AKRON, Ohio - Investigators are searching for an Akron man who is charged with aggravated murder in a fatal shooting outside a convenience store in the city's West Hill neighborhood.

Jerry D. Alford Sr., 35, is wanted in the Nov. 16 shooting that killed Dereke D. Alexander, police said.

Alford is not in custody but a warrant was issued for his arrest, police said.

Alexander, 57, was shot several times before officers found him about 5:30 p.m. behind the store on West Market Street near Oakdale Avenue, police said.

Alexander died after paramedics took him to Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

Alford was identified as a suspect based on evidence found at the shooting scene, police said. Investigators did not disclose that evidence.

Alford should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Akron Police Department's detective bureau at 330-375-2490, the U.S. Marshals at 866-4-WANTED or Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-COPS.

Tipsters may remain anonymous, police said.

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