AKRON, Ohio — Summit County Crimestoppers and The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have each announced rewards for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of eight-year-old MiKayla Pickett on Friday in Akron.
In addition, an unnamed 14-year-old juvenile was injured during the shooting. Police say she sustained a leg wound that was not life-threatening.
Summit County Crimestoppers, Inc., is offering a reward of up to $5,000, while the ATF is offering a $2,500 reward.
At approximately 11:45 p.m. on August 14, unknown suspects shot at a private residence on the 700 block of Roselle Avenue where a birthday party was being held. MiKayla was shot and killed, and the unnamed juvenile was injured.
ATF is investigating this incident with the Akron Police Department.
Anyone having information about this incident should contact the following:
The Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
The Summit County Crimestoppers, Call 330-434-COPS. Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637. Callers can remain anonymous.
ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477). Individuals may also email ATFTips@atf.gov, or contact ATF through its website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips. Tips may also be submitted to ATF using the ReportIt® app, available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, or by visiting www.reportit.com. In addition, Crime Stoppers may be offering a separate reward.
