Story by Kierra Cotton and Ryan Haidet
One man is dead and nearly 30 others were injured following an overnight mass shooting at a block party in Akron early Sunday morning.
The Akron Police Department responded to the area of Kelly and 8th avenues for several reports of shots fired shortly.
“Shortly after those calls came in, the call center received notifications from local hospitals that multiple persons were arriving in the emergency departments with gunshot wounds,” according to Akron police.
At this time, Akron police said it’s believed there are 27 victims from the shooting, including one confirmed fatality involving a 27-year-old man.
“One firearm and several dozen casings have been recovered from the scene,” according to a press release from Akron police.
It is unclear what led to the shooting and no arrests have been made at this time.
“The investigation is in its preliminary stages and more information will be provided when it becomes available,” according to Akron police.
Anybody with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
Editor’s note: The number of wounded was updated to reflect new information provided by the City of Akron at 10:40 a.m. Sunday.
