Law Enforcement Searching For Accused Murderer In Ohio

AKRON, OH — Law enforcement is searching Ohio for a man accused of murder.

Adarus Macio Black, 18, is accused of killing a woman while she sat in her car at a stoplight in Akron. Black has been charged with murder by the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, an FBI spokesperson said.

Black is between 5 feet 6 inches tall and 5 feet 9 inches tall. He weighs approximately 160 pounds, the FBI said. He has black tattoo sleeves on both arms, and a two-line tattoo across his chest. The top line reads, "Death Before Dishonor" and the second line reads, "Loyalty Trust Respect."

Black also has scars on his stomach from a 2019 shooting.

Law enforcement believes the Black family has contacts in Northeast Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and California.

Anyone with information on Black’s whereabouts is urged to call the Akron Police Department at 330-375-2490, the Cleveland Division of the FBI at 1-877-FBI-OHIO (1-877-324-6446) or the USMS at 1-866-4WANTED.

Reward money of up to $5,000 is available for information leading to the successful location, apprehension and prosecution of Black. Tipsters can remain anonymous.