Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Suspect Lived in Apartment Where He Fatally Shot Woman

Police have issued a statewide search for Jose Quinones

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A woman is dead and a man injured following a shooting at 757 Akron Boulevard Sunday night. Officers were called to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m., according to dispatch.

Police have named 52-year-old Jose Quinones as the suspect. He is accused of killing Belinda Mellott, 49, and injuring Gregory Cochran, 35. Mellott was pronounced dead at the scene by the Portage County Coroner, according to police.

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Police say Cochran was taken to Akron City Hospital, but when calls are made for his condition, the operator says he isn't listed.

The arrest warrant shows Quinones lived at the apartment with Mellott. There was also a Cleveland address on the warrant where Quinones previously resided. Police could not comment on Mellott's and Quinones' relationship.

Quinones was last seen driving what looked like a white Chevrolet Impala, police said. A statewide search for Quinones has been issues.

Anyone with information about the incident or his whereabouts is encouraged to call (330) 673-7732

According to scanner traffic Sunday night, the incident started as a serious assault. Police were called to the scene and medics reported an "unresponsive female down." The coroner was later called to the scene.

The Portage County Coroner's office could not comment.

The Kent Detective Bureau is investigating.


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