Akron homicide suspect allegedly shoots gun during arrest
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – A 19-year-old man wanted on a murder charge was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday.
According to a release from the task force, Akron police responded to an apartment complex in the 1200 block of Everton Drive after gunshots were reported on Monday.
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Investigations found that an altercation between Isaiah McKinney, 19, and the victim, Gregory Dykes, 37, led to a fatal shooting.
Dykes was found in the hallway by officers with a gunshot wound to his head, according to the release.
Members of the task force and Akron Police Department arrested McKinney on Monday at a home in the 600 block of Kling Street, according to the release.
During the arrest, McKinney allegedly fired a gun inside the home.
“No task force members were injured or returned fire during this incident,” the release said.
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The Akron Police Department is processing the scene and additional charges are pending.
Anyone who has information about a wanted fugitive is asked to contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833).
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