AKRON, Ohio — A 13-year-old girl and 24-year-old man have died following a shooting Thursday night.
The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office said Akron officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Brighton Drive around 10:50 p.m. Upon their arrival, authorities say officers found two people with apparent gunshot wounds.
Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. They have been identifed as 13-year-old Ty’Leia Junius and 24-year-old Derail Whisenant by the Summit County Medical Examiner.
Authorities say a 20-year-old man was also shot, and was taken to the hospital for a leg injury that is not considered to be life-threatening.
One man has also been taken into custody as the situation remains under investigation.