Akron, OH – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of opening fire after an argument over a gas pump earlier this summer.
The incident happened July 11 at the Circle K on 1559 E. Market Street, where the suspect and victim got into a dispute while fueling their vehicles. As the victim drove away, the suspect allegedly fired a round at the vehicle. The bullet struck the victim’s car, ricocheted, and went through the windshield and out the rear passenger window of a truck traveling on East Market Street.
No injuries were reported. Investigators believe the suspect was driving a red Subaru Legacy sedan from around 2015.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Akron Police Detective D. Forney at 330-375-2464 or 330-375-2TIP. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the Summit County Crimestoppers by calling 330-434-COPS or texting TIPSCO to 274637.
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Key Points
- Argument over gas pump at Akron Circle K led to a suspect firing a shot.
- Bullet hit victim’s vehicle before ricocheting into a passing truck’s windshield.
- Police seeking public’s help in identifying suspect driving a red 2015 Subaru Legacy.
A heated gas pump argument turned into a gunfire investigation that now has Akron police hunting for a suspect.