2 shooting incidents within minutes in Akron; 1 shot
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AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Shootings were reported in two locations just two miles apart in Akron and within minutes of each other early Thursday, June 5.
The first happened just before 12:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Grant Street, according to a statement from police.
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Witnesses said more than a dozen shots were fired before several vehicles fled the area. A witness transported a 38-year-old man who suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the hospital.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit and the city police Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene.
No arrests have been made.
Less than 15 minutes later, police received more reports of gunfire, this time near the intersection of 7th Avenue and Fuller Street, near Joy Park, according to the statement. That's about two miles east of the previous report.
Officers found a 37-year-old woman who said a bullet struck the front door of her Fuller Avenue home. Another woman living along Minson Way also said a bullet ended up in her home.
Witnesses told police they saw four or five people firing weapons. Officers found several shell casings in the area.
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Anyone who can offer information on the investigations is urged to call Akron detectives at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2TIP (330-375-2847).
Anonymous tips can also be provided by:
Calling Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS (330-434-2677)
Texting TIPSCO with your tip to 274637
Downloading the Akron Police Department app and texting Tips411 or visiting the police department's website
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