Dozens hurt, 1 killed in overnight Akron shooting; police searching for suspect

The Akron Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened overnight that left 26 people hurt and one person dead.

According to authorities, it happened just after midnight near Kelly and 8th avenues.

Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about numerous people being shot in the area, police said. Soon after, shooting victims started arriving at nearby hospitals.

Officers located dozens of bullet casings at the scene, as well as one gun, but no suspects were located.

Photos captured by News 5 Photographer Mike Vielhaber show police with 36 evidence markers on the ground.

Mike Vielhaber | News 5 Cleveland

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact detectives at 330-375-2490 or Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-COPS. You can also text your TIPSCO and a tip to 274637 or leave a tip online at the department's website by CLICKING HERE .

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