A 36-year-old man was fatally shot in Akron early Saturday morning after an altercation broke out, according to the Akron Police Department.
At approximately 3:15 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Carpenter Street, police said.
Upon arrival, they found Mashoure Snyder, 36, outside, wounded from gunshots. He was pronounced dead on the scene shortly after, police said.
According to officials, preliminary information revealed there was an altercation inside the apartment that involved two men and a third person. The altercation continued outside and escalated when the two men reportedly began to fight.
Police say at some point, the older man pulled out a gun and shot Snyder.
Officials say officers detained a 49-year-old man at the scene and transported him to the police station for questioning. The man was released uncharged after being interviewed while detectives continued examining the incident's circumstances.
Police ask that anyone with information contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Citizens may also provide anonymous information to any of the following:
The Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS
Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637
