Crime
Akron Police Investigating Murder-Suicide in Highland Square Neighborhood
AKRON, OH – Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a man and woman were found dead inside a Highland Square residence Monday night.
According to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office, 44-year-old Jessica Leigh Violand of Elyria died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Investigators determined that she was fatally shot by 26-year-old Elliot Hareem Altesa of Akron, who then turned the gun on himself.
Akron police responded to the residence in the 20 block of South Highland Avenue at approximately 7:30 p.m. after receiving a welfare check request.
A concerned individual had contacted police, reporting that they had been unable to reach Violand for several hours.
Upon arrival, officers entered the apartment and discovered both Violand and Altesa deceased in a bedroom.
They were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released details regarding a potential motive for the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact Akron Police Department detectives at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2TIP.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Summit County Crimestoppers by calling 330-434-COPS, texting TIPSCO to 274637, or using the Akron PD app via www.AkronCops.org.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.