On October 10, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Summit County Sheriff’s Office and the Green Fire Department responded to Raber Road in the City of Green in regards to reports of an unresponsive male with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The 45-year-old victim from Akron was pronounced dead on scene. Sheriff’s detectives initiated an investigation into the shooting.
Detectives identified Jeffrey J. Peasley, age 40 of Navarre as the suspect in the shooting. A warrant for Murder (F-1) was issued for Peasley’s arrest. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Peasley, they should contact the Summit County Sheriff’s Office at 330-643-2181. Peasley is to be considered armed and dangerous.
Follow up questions should be directed to Inspector William Holland at 330-620-9738.
