Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, along with new Police Chief Brian Harding, released a statement Sunday related to the overnight shooting in Akron that killed at least one person and injured 24 others. 

The release stated that the investigation is in its preliminary stages and that more information would be provided as it “becomes available.”

The following is the text of the statement:

This morning, our city is reeling after the devastation of senseless violence. With more than two dozen victims, the pain and trauma reverberates across all of Akron today as we search for answers. As with all acts of violence in our city, our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones.

We will bring those responsible to justice, and we need the help of our community to do that. For those who have information about this horrific shooting  – we need you to speak up in order to prevent further violence and retaliation. This can be done anonymously.

Today, and in the days ahead, we will share more information about this horrific incident.

Our city government and our Akron Police Department will continue to prioritize public safety as our number one concern as we aim to end gun violence in our community.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.

Citizens may also provide anonymous information to any of the following: 

The Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS. 

Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637. 

Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411 or by accessing the link on our website www.AkronCops.org.

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Zake has deep roots in Northeast Ohio journalism. She was the managing editor for multimedia and special projects at the Akron Beacon Journal, where she began work as a staff photographer in 1986. Over a 20-year career, Zake worked in a variety of roles across departments that all help inform her current role as Signal Akron's editor in chief. Most recently, she was a journalism professor and student media adviser at Kent State University, where she worked with the next generation of journalists to understand public policy, environmental reporting, data and solutions reporting. Among her accomplishments was the launch of the Kent State NewsLab, an experiential and collaborative news commons that connects student reporters with outside professional partners.