Ohio man shot multiple times at pub

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Summary: Eric Schaffer, 31, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio died after being shot multiple times during an altercation at Akron’s Noisy Oyster Pub on May 4, 2026. Emergency crews rushed him to a hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after. Police arrested Larnell Nealy Jr., 28, who faces murder and related charges after a grand jury indictment on May 29. The case remains active in Summit County courts.

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A sudden outburst inside a popular Akron watering hole claimed the life of a 31-year-old man from nearby Cuyahoga Falls last month, reminding residents how quickly an ordinary evening can turn devastating. Eric Schaffer died on May 4, 2026, after suffering multiple gunshot wounds during an altercation at the Noisy Oyster Pub.

Authorities say the incident began as a verbal disagreement that escalated into physical confrontation around 8:15 p.m. Shots rang out, striking Schaffer several times in the torso. Emergency responders rushed him to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, but he was pronounced dead just over half an hour later. A second man, 35, sustained leg wounds that were not life-threatening.

Police moved quickly. Officers took Larnell Nealy Jr., 28, into custody shortly afterward. On May 29, a Summit County grand jury formally charged him with murder, tampering with evidence, illegal possession of a firearm in a liquor permit premises, and two counts of felonious assault. He remains held in the Summit County Jail.

Schaffer, born in Akron on January 22, 1995, had spent his whole life in the area. Friends and relatives described him as a familiar face in the community whose loss leaves a painful gap. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide caused by the gunshot injuries.

Investigators continue to piece together the exact sequence of events that night. While bars often serve as spots for relaxation and socializing, this case highlights how tensions can flare without warning in public settings. Akron police and the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office worked together from the start, gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses to build a solid case.

For Schaffer's loved ones, the pain extends far beyond that single evening. Family members expressed the deep sorrow of losing a son and brother so suddenly. As the legal process moves forward, many in the region watch for updates, hoping accountability brings some measure of peace.

This case remains active in the courts. Updates on the prosecution will likely emerge in the coming months as pretrial proceedings advance.

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Sources:

Cleveland19 report on indictment

Initial shooting coverage

Summit County Medical Examiner statement

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