Akron Beacon Journal

1 child, 3 adults wounded in Saturday evening shooting in Akron's Goodyear Heights

By Craig Webb, Akron Beacon Journal,

5 hours ago

Akron police are investigating a Saturday evening shooting that left four wounded, including a young child.

Authorities said in a news release that the four victims in the Goodyear Heights shooting included a 4-year-old and three adults ranging in ages from 33 to 52 years old.

No information was released about the extent of the injuries.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Morningview Avenue around 7:40 p.m.

"Detectives are following up on leads and working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident," Lt. Brent Bauknecht said in a statement.

This shooting comes just a month after another shooting in Akron left one dead and 28 people wounded. There have been no arrests in the June 2 shooting in East Akron on Kelly and 8th avenues.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Citizens may also provide anonymous information to any of the following: The Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS or text TIPSCO with tips to 274637.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: 1 child, 3 adults wounded in Saturday evening shooting in Akron's Goodyear Heights

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