NEIKO SWESEY DEATH: AKRON DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
Akron, Ohio – Detectives in Akron are investigating the death of 25-year-old Neiko Swesey, who was shot and killed in an apartment complex on October 25. According to the Akron Police Department, evidence suggests that Swesey was not the intended target of the shooting.
On the night of the incident, officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of Keys Place shortly before 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Swesey with a gunshot wound. Despite attempts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Further investigation revealed that an unidentified person fired shots outside the apartment building, and one of the stray bullets likely went through a wall or window, fatally striking Swesey inside the apartment.
On the night of the incident, a woman was arrested for allegedly obstructing first responders and medical staff on the scene.
The Akron Police Department is urging anyone with information on the shooting to come forward and contact the Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2TIP.
As the investigation continues, the community is left to grapple with the senseless loss of a young life. Neiko Swesey’s death serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence and the importance of finding solutions to prevent such tragedies.
The Akron Police Department is working tirelessly to identify the person responsible for the shooting and bring them to justice.
In the meantime, the community is coming together to support Swesey’s family and friends, offering condolences and sharing memories of his life.
Neiko Swesey’s death is a tragic reminder that gun violence can affect anyone, anywhere, and that we must work together to create safer communities for all. As the investigation unfolds, the community will continue to seek answers and justice for Swesey and his loved ones.
