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27-05-2025
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Authorities release ID of North Canton teen who died in Memorial Day parade
Matthew Schultz of North Canton has been identified as the 13-year-old who died May 26 after falling off a parade trailer during the Green Memorial Day parade. Gary Guenther, chief investigator of the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office, released his name the morning of May 27. The incident occurred at 11:23 a.m. when the boy fell off the front of a trailer that was being used as part of a parade float. It was being pulled by a pickup truck. He suffered severe injuries when he was struck by the dual tires of the trailer, the Summit County Sheriff's Office said in a release. The Green Fire Department, which was at the parade, took Matthew to Akron Children's Hospital where he was later died from his injuries at 12:04 p.m. May 26. He was a seventh grader in North Canton City Schools. The school district has said that its crisis team and counseling would be made available to students and staff. The Summit County Sheriff's Office, Summit Metro Crash team and Summit County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating the incident. This story will be updated as more information is available. Reach Nancy at 330-580-8382 or , This article originally appeared on The Repository: Green Memorial Day parade victim identified as Matthew Schultz
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27-05-2025
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Teen identified following local Memorial Day tragedy
GREEN, Ohio (WJW) — The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office and the Summit County Sheriff's Department are investigating after a teenager died during a Memorial Day parade in Green. Authorities said he fell off the parade float trailer he was riding on. Early Tuesday morning, the medical examiner publicly identified the teenager as Matthew Schultz, 13, of North Canton. The Summit Metro Crash Team is helping with the investigation. This response team is a group of police agencies from all around Summit County. They are working to determine how this tragic accident could have happened. Rollover crash sends woman and 2 girls to hospital The accident happened just before 11:30 a.m. on Monday as everyone was gathered in Green for the city's Memorial Day parade. Authorities said the 13-year-old was riding atop a trailer, which was being pulled by a pick-up truck. Investigators said he fell from the front of the trailer and was then struck by the wheels as the trailer continued to roll down the parade route. Green Firefighters attending the parade were there immediately to try and help. The teenager was rushed to a hospital in Akron where he was pronounced dead shortly after noon, said the medical examiner. $500,000 scratch-off ticket sold at local grocery store The teen was a student at North Canton City Schools. The district said they are deeply saddened and that their crisis management team is taking action. They will have counselors available to help grieving students and staff. The teen's identity has not yet been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-05-2025
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After losing contact in 1977, family reunited with remains of Akron man who died in 2024
A 71-year-old man found dead in an Akron home in August 2024 has been reunited with his family, according to a Facebook post from the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office. They last had contact with him in the late 1970s The medical examiner's office originally sought assistance in locating family for Randy Lee Brown when his decomposed body was discovered at his residence in the 1100 block of LaCroix Avenue, Gary Guenther, chief investigator of the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office, said. Guenther said he lived there alone at the time. Officials received a tip that Brown was originally from Colorado and may still have family that lived there. The medical examiner's office worked with Colorado law enforcement, and determined that Brown's family filed a missing person report in June 2024. The family indicated they last had contact with him in 1977. "For years, they were left wondering about his whereabouts," the Facebook post read. The medical examiner's office determined Brown moved to San Jose, California after leaving Colorado, and eventually moved to Akron in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Brown's sister submitted a DNA sample and in March 2025, a positive match of the samples was made at the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The family is currently working with the medical examiner's office to determine what to do with Brown's remains. Officials are still investigating Brown's cause of death, Guenther confirmed. Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@ or on Twitter @athompsonABJ This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Family reunites with Randy Lee Brown, Akron man who died in 2024
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14-04-2025
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25-year-old man shot to death in Barberton
BARBERTON, Ohio (WJW) – Barberton police are investigating the shooting death of a 25-year-old man. According to the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office, officers responded to the intersection of E. Paige Ave. and 3rd St. NE just before 1:30 a.m. Monday. Investigation underway after man was shot and killed during altercation at Akron bar Officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the hospital. Fire damages popular Mexican restaurant Kaballos Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Middlefield The victim has not been identified. Police have not released any information about possible suspects. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-02-2025
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Man killed by police Monday in Akron identified as 39-year-old from Cincinnati
A man shot and killed Monday morning during an incident with Akron police in Summit Lake has been identified as Marcus Leonard Smith, a 39-year-old man from Cincinnati, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. Officers originally responded to reports of a stolen Toyota Camry at about 8:45 a.m., finding the vehicle near Ira Avenue and Lakeshore Boulevard. As officers tried to stop the vehicle, Smith reportedly fired at them, according to police. Akron police shooting: Man killed in gunfire exchange with Akron police in Summit Lake; 3 officers on leave The officers returned fire, striking him at least once, police said. Smith was transported to a local hospital where he later died. No officers were injured during the shooting. The three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Akron police conduct separate investigations. Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@ or on Twitter @athompsonABJ This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Man killed in Akron police shooting was 39-year-old from Cincinnati
