15-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized After Shooting in Akron, Ohio; Police Investigate Altercation-Lead Shooting, Seek Suspects and Witnesses”.
A 15-year-old girl was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Fuller Street and Minson Way, near Joy Park. According to the Akron Police Department, multiple shots were fired, and the teen was struck.
Officers applied a tourniquet to the girl’s wounds until emergency medical services (EMS) arrived. She was then transported to the hospital for treatment. The police investigation revealed that an altercation led to the shooting, but the suspects have not been identified yet.
The Akron Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Witnesses can contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or texting TIPSCO with your tips to 274637.
The community is concerned about the safety of its residents, especially children, and is cooperating with the police to identify the suspects and prevent future incidents. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
The shooting has raised concerns about gun violence and the need for community-based solutions to prevent such incidents. The police department is working to address the root causes of violence and ensure that residents feel safe in their neighborhoods.
The 15-year-old girl’s condition is being monitored, and the community is wishing her a speedy recovery. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community engagement and cooperation with law enforcement to prevent and address violence.
