AKRON, Ohio — An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old girl was shot in Akron early Thursday evening.
While police had initially said the shooting happened at Joy Park, the department provided an update Friday morning saying the location at Minson Way and Fuller Street was not in or at the Joy Park Community Center.
According to police, the incident took place at roughly 6 p.m., with witnesses reporting hearing multiple gunshots fired. The victim was found injured on the ground where officers administered first aid before she was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.
The teen's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, per authorities. Her name is not being released at this time.
"While the exact circumstances surrounding the senseless shooting are unknown, detectives believe an altercation occurred moments before the shooting," officials said in a press release.
As investigators work to identify possible suspects, anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to immediately call the Akron Police Department's detective bureau at (330) 375-2490. You can also contact the Summit County Crime Stoppers at (330) 434-2677.
Anonymous tips can also be texted to TIPSCO at 274637 or submitted to AkronCops.org.