Akron man killed in Kenmore shooting identified; man injured in incident charged with murder
The 19-year-old Akron man shot and killed in Kenmore Thursday afternoon has be identified by the Summit County Medical Examiner as Javeone Aamir Suggs.
Akron police have charged another man injured in the shooting with murder and aggravated robbery.
Detectives overnight began to unravel what led up to the gunfire in the 2100 block of 19th Street West and said it began with an attempted robbery during a marijuana sale.
According to police, a 30-year-old man was selling marijuana to Jovante Dowdell, 22, and Suggs. At some point, Dowdell and Suggs tried to rob the dealer, who shot both men, police said.
A bullet only grazed Dowdell's leg, but a bullet hit Suggs in the chest and killed him, police said.
Police described the 30-year-old shooter as a victim in the case. He hasn't been charged in the shooting, but he does face a charge for trafficking marijuana, a felony, police said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Citizens may also provide anonymous information to The Summit County Crimestoppers by calling 330-434-COPS.
You can also text TIPSCO with tips to 274637.
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Jovante Dowdell charged with murder after Javeone Suggs killed in Kenmore
