AKRON, OH – Early Tuesday, a violent incident broke out at a party in a parking lot on East Exchange Street. Akron Police reported that four teenagers were injured in a shooting that took place just after midnight.
Upon arrival, officers noted a large crowd and several individuals fleeing the scene. The victims, three females aged between 17 and 18, and a 19-year-old male, initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks. All four were transported to local hospitals for treatment; none of the injuries were classified as life-threatening.
No suspects have been identified, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that could aid the investigation is asked to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Anonymous tips can be made to The Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS.
