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Akron Police Department
Wednesday November 21st, 2018 :: 11:13 a.m. EST

Advisory

Help APD locate homicide suspect Devon Williams, BM/21/5'8"/160, considered ARMED and DANGEROUS

Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating homicide suspect Devon Williams.

Devon Williams is 5’8” and 160 lbs. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

On November 20, 2018 shortly after 10:00am in the morning, officers responded to the 1200 block of South Arlington Street for a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 20 year old black male in the roadway with several gunshots. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. The suspect fled on foot.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Devon Williams is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490; or 330-375-2TIP, the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-866-4-WANTED; or the Summit County Crimestoppers Inc. at 330-434-COPS. You can also text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637 (Crimes). Callers can remain anonymous.

Address/Location
Akron Police Department
217 S High St
Akron, OH 44308

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 330-375-2552

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