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17-year-old Cleveland male shot and killed in Akron

Akron police say two other people were wounded in the shooting on Romig Road. The investigation is ongoing.

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department and Summit County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old male.

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Officials say the shooting happened Sunday evening at around 9:30 p.m. According to witnesses, the victim got into an argument with some people at an establishment in the 2500 block of Romig Road.

When some of the people involved in the argument were escorted out of the establishment, the teen was shot "multiple" times, a news release from the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office said. 

The victim was taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The Summit County Medical Examiner has identified the victim as 17-year-old Anthony Elliot from Cleveland.

A 23-year-old woman was also found shot and is in stable condition at Cleveland Clinic Akron General with non-life threatening injuries. 

Meanwhile, Akron police say a 32-year-old man arrived at Summa Health Akron City Hospital with a gunshot wound believed to be from the same incident. 

Officials say once the victim is positively identified, and the autopsy is complete, an update will be provided. Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing as police seek to identify all persons involved. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. You may also provide anonymous information to the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS, or text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637.

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