Akron teen hospitalized after shooting Tuesday morning in Kenmore

Akron police are investigating a shooting early Tuesday in Kenmore that left a teen male injured, according to authorities.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting at about 12:35 a.m. at a residence in the 2000 block of 13th Street S.W. Upon arrival, the 15-year-old victim was found outside the residence with gunshot wounds, police said. They gave the victim emergency first aid until EMS arrived and transported him to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are still investigating the incident. The victim was reportedly shot by an unknown suspect while riding on a scooter on 13th Street S.W.

Multiple shell casings were recovered from the scene, police said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Anonymous information may also be given to Summit County Crimestoppers by calling 330-434-COPS or texting TIPSCO with your tips to 274637.

Reporter Anthony Thompson may be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com, or on Twitter @athompsonABJ

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron teen hospitalized after shooting Tuesday morning in Kenmore