AKRON, Ohio — A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a 28-year-old man behind a home on 24th Street in Akron Monday.
McKenzie Dixson, 25, was arrested at a home in the 2200 block of 24th Street Tuesday night.
He initially fled from police when he arrived at his apartment but was later taken into custody after a short foot chase.
Officers executed a search warrant and found evidence, including a handgun.
Dixson, who is accused of shooting and killing 28-yer-old Cameron Murray, of Akron, has been charged with murder and obstructing official business.
Murray’s death is the city’s 23rd homicide.
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