COVENTRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – A tragic incident unfolded in Coventry Township on Thursday night, leading to the untimely death of a 26-year-old man. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Thaddeus Nutt, a resident of Coventry Township, lost his life due to multiple gunshot wounds inflicted during a shooting on Ostend Avenue around 9 p.m.
Upon receiving reports of a man armed with a gun and a shooting incident, Summit County Sheriff’s deputies and EMS swiftly responded to the scene. They discovered Nutt with severe gunshot wounds after he had crashed his vehicle. Despite the efforts of the Coventry Fire Department in transporting Nutt to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, he tragically succumbed to his injuries at 9:38 p.m.
Authorities revealed that the suspected shooter was present at the location when first responders arrived. Following their investigations, Sheriff’s Office detectives concluded that an altercation between Nutt and another male individual escalated into a fatal shooting, resulting in Nutt crashing his car moments later. Both law enforcement agencies are actively working to unravel the details surrounding this homicide.
The community of Coventry Township is left shaken by this senseless act of violence, as they come to terms with the loss of a young life. The authorities urge anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in bringing justice to Nutt and his loved ones. Updates on the investigation are expected as more details emerge.