AKRON, Ohio — Akron police are investigating after a 34-year-old woman was allegedly shot while walking early Friday morning.
Police say they responded to Summa Health Akron City Hospital at around 4:34 a.m. after the victim arrived via a private vehicle.
According to the victim, an unknown suspect shot her in the chest while she was walking on Sweitzer Avenue. Officers later discovered shell casings located in the 1300 block of Sweitzer Avenue.
Upon investigating, detectives believe that there may have been an altercation in the area that resulted in the gunshots, but it is unknown if the victim was the intended target.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries according to police.
Akron police is asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Additionally, individuals can provide anonymous information to the following:
- The Summit County Crimestoppers
- 330-434-COPS
- Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411
