AKRON, Ohio — Police in Akron are piecing together what led to the shooting death of 28‑year‑old Daivan Floyd near the University of Akron’s InfoCision Stadium. Officers and emergency teams responded to a call about a shooting at a house on Nash Street around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Inside, they found Floyd with a gunshot wound on the living room floor. He was pronounced dead just minutes later.
Investigators from the Akron Police Department and the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office immediately classified the case as a homicide. Detectives have been canvassing the area, interviewing residents and knocking on doors in hopes someone saw something that could help. So far, no suspects have been named and no arrests have been made.
Neighbors described a typical weekday morning turning tragic. People who live near the scene said they heard sirens and saw police tape before they even knew what had happened. The closeness of the incident to the university stadium has drawn extra attention, with students and local business owners expressing disbelief that violence reached so close to campus.
Police have said the investigation is active and ongoing, urging anyone with tips to reach out. They are trying to reassure the public while also keeping key details private to avoid jeopardizing the case. The silence around a suspect has left many in the community frustrated and worried about safety.
Family members of Floyd have been quiet so far, mourning privately but speaking through friends about their deep sense of loss. Those who knew him remember him as a calm presence, someone who cared about his family and pursued his life with purpose.
Officials have emphasized that more information will be released when they are certain it’s accurate, but stressed the importance of community cooperation. Police say even small pieces of information can make a difference in solving a case like this.
The shooting has reignited conversations about violence and safety in Akron, especially in areas close to the university where many thought such incidents were rare. Residents are calling for answers and for a sense of security to return to their streets.
In the days ahead, investigators hope to uncover more about what happened to Floyd that morning. Meanwhile, his family and friends are left to remember him for who he was, not how his life ended.
