Police say juveniles tried fleeing gunfire before crashing into fence and rushing wounded teen to hospital
AKRON, Ohio — A 16-year-old boy was shot in the head after gunfire erupted in an Akron parking lot Friday evening, sending a group of juveniles crashing into a fence while trying to escape the attack, police said.
The shooting happened around 7:36 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of a business in the 1000 block of South Arlington Street, according to the Akron Police Department.
Officers responded after receiving multiple calls reporting gunfire near the parking lot of Vapes R Us.
Police later received information that someone was transporting the victim to a hospital.
Investigators said officers located the vehicle as it arrived at Summa Health Akron, where they found a 16-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
The teen was admitted for treatment and evaluation.
Authorities said his injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
According to preliminary investigators, three juvenile males were sitting inside a vehicle when suspects approached and opened fire.
Police said the juveniles attempted to flee the scene before crashing the vehicle into a fence.
A passerby then helped transport the wounded teen to the hospital after being asked for help.
Detectives are reviewing evidence and working to identify the suspects involved in the shooting.
No arrests have been announced.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau or Summit County CrimeStoppers.
Key Points
- A 16-year-old boy was shot in the head during an Akron parking lot shooting
- Police said juveniles crashed into a fence while fleeing gunfire
- Detectives are searching for suspects and reviewing evidence in the case
