Cavs Offer Reward In Woman's Murder

(Akron) - There is more reward money in the shooting death of an Akron woman whose brother is a good friend of LeBron James, and who works for the Cavaliers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest, indictment, and conviction of the killer of Erika Weems. Summit County Crimestoppers is offering another $5,000, bringing the total to $15,000.

Weems, 37, was shot to death last week at her home on Hardesty Avenue in West Akron. She was the sister of Brandon Weems, who played basketball with LeBron James at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, and now works for the Cavaliers at Director of Scouting.

Tips can be given to Akron Police at 330-375-2490, Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-2677, or texted to 274637.

(Photo courtesy Weems family)

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