Richard K. Maull was 58 when he was shot in the head during an altercation outside a residence on Lane Street in Akron, Ohio, on February 17, 1983. He was hospitalized and died of his injuries on March 13, 1983. The death was classified as a homicide.

No suspect has been identified and no arrests have been made. The Akron Police Department, with broader support from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, continues to seek information and has appealed to the public for leads to help bring justice and closure for Maull’s family.

If anyone remembers the February 17, 1983 incident on Lane Street or has information that could assist investigators, please contact the Akron Police Department or the statewide tip line.