Man in custody after mother and 12-year-old son killed in shooting: Akron Police
By Madeline Harden
Published on March 29, 2026.
A mother and 12-year-old son were killed in a shooting in Akron, Ohio, according to the Akron Police. The victim's mother, 47, and son, 12, were shot in the car, which was partially on fire and later found to be the mother of the child. The suspect, 28, is currently being held at the Southeast Regional Jail in Nelsonville facing charges of aggravated murder and felonious assault. A search warrant was conducted at an apartment connected to the suspect and found multiple firearms, firearm accessories, and a large collection of ammunition. The incident has been described as a "senseless act of violence" that deeply impacted the community.
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