AKRON, Ohio — Akron police say a 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after being shot Saturday night and investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect responsible.
According to a release, officers responded to the 700 block of Eugene Street just before 10 p.m. and found the teen with "apparent gunshot wounds."
"Officers administered emergency first aid, including applying a chest seal and a tourniquet, until the EMS arrived," officials stated.
The teen was taken to Akron Children's Hospital with "serious but non-life-threatening injuries."
Akron police say its investigators "are working to analyze the evidence collected and are diligently seeking to identify the suspect responsible for the shooting."
Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
You can also provide anonymous information to any of the following:
- The Summit County Crimestoppers
- 330-434-COPS
- Text TIPSCO with your tips
- 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411
