U.S. Marshals and Akron police arrest 3 men for fatal beating of Akron teen at I Promise School

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Three males needed for the deadly beating of an Akron teen had been arrested Saturday, based on the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Process Drive.

The duty pressure and Akron Police labored collectively to arrest Deshawn Stafford, 20; Tyler Stafford, 19, and Donovon Jones, 21, all of Akron. The trio is accused homicide and felonious assault within the deadly beating of Ethan Liming, 17, outdoors of the I Promise College in Akron on June 2, based on authorities.

The college is on West Market Avenue, close to Crosby Avenue. Police discovered Liming unconscious in a car parking zone close to the basketball courtroom.

Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett mentioned he was blissful to report the information of the arrests, however he is also conscious that one other household has misplaced a beloved one.

“We’ll proceed to comply with any leads that may end in bringing these answerable for Ethan’s loss of life to justice,” Mylett mentioned in a launch. “Whereas I imagine the information of the arrests will likely be welcomed by Ethan’s household and family members, all of us acknowledged that nothing will convey Ethan again. We’re dropping too many lives to mindless acts of violence.”

The altercation arose over a gel tender gun incident, police mentioned. A gel tender gun shoots biodegradable water-filled beads that trigger minimal ache. On the night time of the beating, individuals who had been within the automobile with Liming shot at objects and folks as they drove previous.

The three males who had been arrested drove to the courtroom and approached Liming and his pals, who fired at them. A battle ensued, Ethan was knocked unconscious and brutally assaulted, police mentioned.

Police don’t imagine the assault was racially motivated.

Ethan’s mindless and tragic loss of life touched many within the Akron group, together with town’s mayor, Dan Horrigan.

“These arrests wouldn’t have been doable with out the dedication of our Akron Police Division and their collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Process Drive,” Horrigan acknowledged. “They’ve labored across the clock on this case and I thank them for his or her tireless efforts. My ideas and prayers stay with the complete Liming household right now.”

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott mentioned the company will proceed to supply all the mandatory assets to assist Akron Police fight crime, he mentioned within the launch.

“This crime impacted a whole group and we stand alongside the group in looking for justice for Ethan,” Elliott mentioned.