AKRON, Ohio — Two teens were shot at a party in Akron early Sunday morning.
According to Akron police, multiple officers responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of Minson Way at 1:20 a.m. Upon arrival, officers were directed to a 17-year-old male victim who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds.
Officers administered emergency first aid and the victim was transported to Summa Health Akron City Hospital via EMS. His current condition remains unknown.
While on the scene, officers arrested a 36-year-old woman who allegedly refused verbal commands to stay back as officers tried to render aid.
Officers stopped a vehicle seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed, with one of the passengers getting out of the car and eluding police on foot. The driver of the vehicle, a 19-year-old male, was arrested after two loaded handguns were reportedly found inside the vehicle.
Soon after, officers were informed that a second shooting victim was at a residence in the 300 block of Fuller Avenue, located a short distance from the initial scene. A 16-year-old male victim was transported to Summa Health in a private vehicle with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his legs before officers arrived.
Detectives believe that an unknown suspect fired multiple rounds during a party, striking the teens before fleeing in an unknown vehicle. An investigation remains ongoing.
Anybody with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Anonymous tips can also be provided by calling the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or by texting TIPSCO with your tips to 274637.