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AKRON, OH (WOIO) -

An investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot in Akron.

It happened at 11:35 p.m. Tuesday night in the 900 block of Dover Avenue.

The victim, identified as 34-year-old Monte Pitts, was found lying in a backyard with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

No word on any suspects at this time.

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