Cleveland man convicted in fatal Akron shooting of stranger
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 4:45 AM · 1 min read
AKRON, Ohio — A Summit County jury convicted a Cleveland man Tuesday of a 2025 fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Akron.Timothy Whitthorne, 34, was found guilty of intentional murder, murder, felonious assault and having weapons under disability, according to Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich.