AKRON, OH — The Akron Police Department is actively investigating the homicide of 32-year-old Andrew J. Cassell, who was found shot to death on July 2, 2025, at a residence in the 90 block of Kent Court. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office and Akron police are working together to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, which has left the community reeling.
On the evening of July 2, at approximately 7:16 p.m., Akron police responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at a home on Kent Court. The caller reported an unknown man passed out inside the residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered Cassell, a Uniontown resident, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:32 p.m. A handgun and several shell casings were recovered from the scene, and detectives from the Crime Scene Unit and Major Crimes Unit are analyzing evidence to piece together the events leading to Cassell’s death.
The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled Cassell’s death a homicide, caused by gunshot wounds. The investigation remains ongoing, with no arrests made at this time. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 330-375-2Tip.
The circumstances of the incident remain unclear, and police are working to determine why Cassell was at the residence and the events that led to the shooting. Lt. Michael Murphy of the Akron Police Department described the situation as “very bizarre,” noting that the homeowner did not know Cassell and was bewildered to find him in the home. Investigators are speaking with neighbors and following all leads to establish a timeline and identify those responsible.
The Akron community has been deeply affected by this tragedy, and police are committed to seeking justice for Andrew Cassell and his loved ones. As the investigation continues, authorities are asking the public to come forward with any information that could help bring clarity and resolution to this heartbreaking case.
