16-06-2025
‘Senseless tragedy': 15-year-old boy killed in Akron shooting
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A teenage boy died after a shooting in Akron Friday evening.
According to Akron Police, officers responded to a shooting call near the intersection of South Rhodes Avenue and Oberlin Court around 5:30 p.m.
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At the scene, officers found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound.
The boy was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later, police said in a news release.
Detectives from the Juvenile, Major Crimes, and Crime Scene units responded to investigate and process the scene for evidence.
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'Today our city is grieving the loss of a 15-year-old boy whose life was taken by gun violence. Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and people impacted by this senseless tragedy. I cannot overstate how deeply this affects us all. The Akron Police Department is fully committed to finding those responsible and bringing justice to this family. We will not rest until we have answers,' Chief Brian Harding is quoted in the news release.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
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