AKRON, Ohio — A 20-year-old was injured in Akron after a suspect allegedly shot into a car with an infant inside.
Akron police say the initial shooting happened on Wednesday at around 1:30 a.m. when the victim was traveling in a vehicle in the area of Innovation Way and 3rd Avenue.
According to information gathered by investigators, an unknown suspect pulled up to the vehicle and opened fire.
Akron police say the suspect then allegedly followed the victim's car to East Market Street, where additional shots were fired. The victim, who was the front seat passenger, was struck in the leg.
Following the shooting, the driver of the vehicle transported the victim to Summa Health Akron City Hospital.
Police noted that an infant child was also in the car at the time of the shooting. Neither the child nor the driver were injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Additionally, anonymous information can be provided to the following:
- The Summit County Crimestoppers
- Call 330-434-COPS
- Text TIPSCO with your tips
- 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tip411
We will update this story if more information becomes available.