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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Shooting at local school parking lot, more than a dozen injured
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – More than a dozen people were injured in a shooting incident that unfolded in the parking lot of an Akron Public School. According to school officials, at about 3 a.m. on Monday, July 7, a shooting took place during a 'large gathering' in the Mason Community Learning Center parking lot. Man, 73, killed in overnight fire in Euclid 'It appears the school property was randomly chosen for this altercation,' said a school spokesperson in a press release. 'Four young people, ranging in age from 14 to 20, sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. In addition to the gunfire, more than a dozen other individuals were injured by vehicles fleeing the scene.' School is currently on break for the summer. Officials said no damage was caused to the school building or the nearby recreation center. Unusual bee attack leaves 24 injured, 3 critically 'We are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts are with all those affected,' said Dr. Stacey Hodoh, Director of Strategic Communications for Akron Public Schools in the release. 'We are grateful for the swift response of the Akron Police Department and emergency action agencies, and are fully cooperating with their investigation. Our priority remains the safety and well-being of our students and the entire Akron community.' Investigators reportedly recovered shell casings as part of their ongoing investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
APS investigating Mason CLC shooting that struck 4, left 100+ shell casings
Four victims, ranging in ages of 14 to 20, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting the morning of Monday, July 7 at Mason CLC (700 E Exchange St.), according to a Facebook post from former Akron councilwoman Tara Mosley. More than a dozen other individuals were also injured by vehicles fleeing the area, Mosley said. The shooting reportedly took place during a large gathering at the school's parking lot at about 3:10 a.m. "We are grateful that no lives were lost, but this level of violence is completely unacceptable. Our community is hurting, our young people are in danger, and we need accountability, not just from law enforcement, but from all of us," Mosely said in the post. Over 100 shell casings were recovered, which she said points to there being more than one shooter. Stacey Hodoh, director of communications for Akron Public Schools, said APS is investigating the incident and would comment at a later time. Attempts to reach the Akron police department were unsuccessful, however, footage from Beacon Journal partner News 5 Cleveland showed officers investigating the scene around 6:30 a.m. "To the families impacted, we stand with you. To those who know something, say something. We cannot keep living in fear or allowing our neighborhoods to be turned into battlegrounds," Mosley wrote. "Our young people deserve safety. They deserve better." This story will be updated. Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@ or on Twitter @athompsonABJ This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Mason CLC shooting leaves 4 shot, dozen injured in Akron early Monday
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Akron Schools' Innes CLC closed after break-in, classrooms vandalized
[In the player above, learn more about the Safer Ohio School Tip Line.] AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Suspected vandals trashed at least 10 classrooms at an Akron school sometime over the weekend and also left a bomb threat on a whiteboard, according to police. The threat prompted Akron Public Schools officials to evacuate and close Innes Community Learning Center, along East Avenue, on Monday, according to a statement from Akron police. Child missing after hit by train, 2 women killed It happened sometime over the weekend or early Monday morning, according to police. Suspects broke in to the school and heavily damaged computers and other equipment, and left a threat. 'Because school buses were already in transit when the threat was discovered, students were redirected to Garfield Community Learning Center,' reads a statement from the school district. 'All students were safely transported and are currently being housed in the auditorium at Garfield under staff supervision.' Families were notified and asked to come pick up their students. Man dies after shooting in Akron McDonald's parking lot Police brought in bomb-sniffing dogs to sweep the school on Monday. 'Akron Public Schools is working closely with law enforcement and will continue to follow all safety protocols. Updates will be provided as appropriate,' reads the district's statement. Innes CLC serves students in grades 6 through 8, according to its website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Akron Public Schools warns parents, guardians about TikTok trend of destroying laptops
Akron Public Schools is warning parents and guardians about a viral TikTok trend that involves destroying laptops. APS sent out a 56-second all-call message at 6:15 p.m. May 9 that said the trend of inserting items such as paper clips into school-issued Chromebooks causes the laptops' batteries to short-circuit. The short-circuiting can cause "smoke, fire and potential injuries," per the message. "We urge you to discuss the dangers of this trend with your children," the message said. An APS spokesperson was not immediately available for comment on May 10 to discuss whether any APS students have taken part in the trend. The all-call message said APS "will take swift and decisive action against any student involved in this dangerous activity," adding that actions may include disciplinary measures and that students could also face legal consequences. Any students involved in setting a fire "will face consequences equivalent to arson charges," the message said. Arson law in Ohio is "complex," according to a blog from Columbus-based Dominy Law Firm, which said charges for adults include misdemeanors with punishments of six months in jail and $1,000 fines. Depending on the type and severity of the crime, charges for adults can also include felonies that carry penalties of multiple years in prison and fines of thousands of dollars. Akron Public Schools could also assess a $200 fine for damaging Chromebooks, per the all-call message. "We ask for your partnership in addressing this issue," the message said. "By working together, we can ensure a safe learning environment for all students." Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal. He can be reached by email at pwilliams@ or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @pwilliamsOH. Sign up for the Beacon Journal's business and consumer newsletter, "What's the deal?," at This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: APS all-call message: TikTok trend involves destroying laptops
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Teen assaults teacher, student with Stanley cup: Akron police
**Related video above: Is violent crime going up in America? AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A teacher was taken to the hospital and a student was arrested following an altercation at an Akron high school Thursday, police reported. Akron police searching for endangered 5-year-old girl Police were called to John R. Buchtel Community Learning Center on Copley Road around 8 a.m. for reports of a fight. They learned from a school resource officer that a 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were fighting in a bathroom when a female teacher jumped in to break them up. That's when the 16-year-old reportedly took a Stanley cup and hit the teacher and other teen over the head. Police said both people struck with the cup were injured, but only the 55-year-old teacher was taken to the hospital. Summit, Stark counties set Easter weekend OVI checkpoints The 16-year-old was charged with felonious assault and disorderly conduct , Akron police said. 'The Akron Police Department takes incidents involving school violence seriously and continues to work closely with Akron Public Schools to ensure the safety of students and staff,' Lt. Michael Murphy said in a press release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
