Police: Woman exchanges gunfire with 2 suspects after spotting them on doorbell cam
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — The victim in an early Sunday, July 20, break-in at a Akron home exchanged gunfire with the suspects, according to police.
Police officers responded just after 3 a.m. to a home in the 800 block of Stadelman Avenue for a report of shots fired, according to a Monday news release.
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A 24-year-old woman told police that while away from home, her doorbell camera notified her when two unknown suspects with handguns were trying to break into her home. She drove back to confront them, according to the release.
Police described one of the suspects as a light-skinned Black male, about 15 to 20 years old, who was wearing a mask, a white tank top and jeans:
One suspect fired two gunshots into the air, causing the woman to flee. She then noticed she was being followed by a black Cadillac Escalade. When she returned home, people inside the SUV shot at her, and she returned fire.
Someone fired more shots at her home about three hours later, according to the release.
Investigators collected more than 15 shell casings from the victim's driveway. They're now working to identify the suspects involved.
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Anyone who can offer information on the investigation 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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