AKRON, Ohio — Akron police are investigating after a 4-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after accidentally shooting himself with an unsecured handgun.
Police officials say they responded to a home in the 1000 block of Edmeyer Court at around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday for a shooting. Upon arriving at the home, police found a 4-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.
The boy was taken to Akron Children's Hospital, where he is in serious condition.
Police say that based on preliminary information gathered at the scene, the boy allegedly accessed an unsecured handgun and accidentally shot himself. "Detectives are still sorting out exactly what happened and how the boy got a hold of the gun," said Akron police in a media release.
At this time, the shooting remains under investigation and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
Additionally, citizens may also provide anonymous information to any of the following:
- The Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS
- Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411
