Akron Police have labeled as a homicide the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Leonte Hobdy outside an East South Street bar after midnight on Sunday.
Hobdy, of La Croix Street, was shot several times in the chest. Two friends who found him transported him to Summa Akron City Hospital, where he died.
The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. outside the Platinum Lounge, at East South and Sumner streets.
Police ask anyone with information to call 330-375-2490.