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Man found dead inside tent in Ohio

AKRON — Akron police are investigating the death of a man found behind a vacant home early Tuesday morning.

Officers responded to a call about a possible fight on the 800 block of Oberlin Street around 5:25 a.m., according to a release from the police department.

Upon arrival, residents told officers they had heard sounds of a possible altercation nearby.

While searching the area, police discovered the body of an unidentified adult male inside a tent behind the vacant property.

Police noted the man showed signs of trauma, and investigators consider the circumstances suspicious.

The Summit County Medical Examiner is working to identify the victim.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.

Anonymous tips can also be provided through Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS, via text by sending “TIPSCO” to 274637, or through the Akron PD app.

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