Akron Police Charge Second Suspect in Fatal Shooting
Authorities have filed an aggravated murder charge against 28-year-old Ashanti Jarvis for a May killing.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Violence
Akron police have charged 28-year-old Ashanti Jarvis with the aggravated murder of 29-year-old Dylante Richardson. He becomes the second suspect facing charges in the shooting, following 24-year-old Carlos Shropshire Jr.
Why it matters
The investigation into the death of Dylante Richardson highlights the ongoing efforts to secure justice for victims of violence in Akron. Both men identified as suspects were already being held in the Summit County Jail on unrelated robbery charges.
Ashanti Jarvis and Carlos Shropshire Jr. are currently held at the Summit County Jail. Both individuals were previously booked on unrelated robbery charges before the aggravated murder warrants were served.
The players
Ashanti Jarvis
He is a 28-year-old man currently in custody at the Summit County Jail who faces a charge of aggravated murder.
Carlos Shropshire Jr.
He is a 24-year-old man previously charged with the same murder who remains in custody.
Dylante Richardson
He was a 29-year-old victim who died following a shooting on Kenmore Boulevard.
The details
Detectives used footage from Flock Safety cameras to track the vehicle involved in the shooting on the 800 block of Kenmore Boulevard. Officials linked the suspects to the scene through camera data and investigative footage analysis.
Timeline
May 27, 2026: Dylante Richardson was shot and killed.
October 15, 2026: Police announced charges against the second suspect.
Legal Context
The use of Flock Safety automatic license plate recognition systems follows a growing trend of law enforcement agencies leveraging automated surveillance to identify suspects in violent crimes. This investigative approach marks a departure from traditional witness-reliant evidence collection methods.
Residents living near Kenmore Boulevard may be aware of the ongoing investigation as police process the scene and surrounding evidence. The apprehension of these suspects aims to address community safety concerns following the incident.
The takeaway
The use of camera network data has proven essential in identifying suspects long after the initial crime occurred. Residents should remain aware that authorities continue to utilize advanced surveillance tools to track vehicles and individuals involved in criminal activity.
Further reading
Learn more about local public safety initiatives in the Akron Violence section.
