AKRON, Ohio — A 7-year-old child and 19-year-old man were shot in Akron on Sunday afternoon according to the Akron Police Department.
The incident happened at approximately 4 p.m. when officers responded to Lane Field in the 600 block of Vernon Odom Boulevard for reports of shots fired.
According to a press release, the child suffered a gunshot wound to the torso and underwent surgery at a nearby hospital for his injuries. He is said to be in 'very serious, but stable condition' at this time and will require additional surgeries for his injuries. The 19-year-old was confirmed to have been shot in the leg. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
According to Akron Police, a preliminary investigation has determined that the victims were on or near the playground following a youth football game when an unknown male suspect opened fire. It is currently unknown whether the victims were the intended targets.
The suspect, believed to be about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and thin, fled the scene on foot following the shooting. The suspect was wearing a mask, a black hooded sweatshirt with a gray strip on the hood and black jogging pants.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked 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 to 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411 or visiting their official website, www.AkronCops.org.
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