SUSPECT WANTED IN BP GAS STATION HOMICIDE ARRESTED BY U.S. MARSHALS

Akron, Ohio – Early this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Demario McCall, 41. McCall was wanted by the Akron Police Department for murder, having weapons while under disability, and carrying concealed weapons.

McCall is the suspect in the July 6, 2025, shooting death of Ar’Mon Covington, 26. It is believed that McCall was harassing a woman at the BP gas station located at 778 Grant St. in Akron when Covington attempted to intervene. McCall shot and killed Covington in the parking lot of the gas station. A warrant was issued for McCall’s arrest on July 8.

The Nor thern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF)began looking for McCall immediately after the warrant was issued. McCall was featured as the Fugitive of the Week on July 14. Early this morning, members of the NOVFTF located McCall at an address in the 500 block of Ardella Ave in Akron. McCall was arrested without incident, however, a loaded firearm was recovered as well.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “This was a senseless crime that occurred in our community. A repeat, violent fugitive and a firearm are now off the streets due to the hard work of the Akron Police Department, and our task force.”

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous. Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) Akron Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies: The United States Marshals Service, Akron Police Department, Barberton Police Department, Bath Township Police Department, Copley Township Police Department, Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, Fairlawn Police Department, Hudson Police Department, Kent Police Department, New Franklin Police Department, Norton Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Reminderville Police Department, Tallmadge Police Department, United States Secret Service, University of Akron Police Department, Wayne County Court of Common Pleas.

Source: U.S. Marshals Service, usmarshals.gov