Dozens injured, one killed in night of Akron shooting

The Akron Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that left 26 people injured and a 27-year-old man dead.

Authorities say it happened shortly after midnight near Kelly and 8th Avenue.

Dispatchers received several 911 calls about numerous people shot in the area, police said. Soon after, gunshot victims began arriving at nearby hospitals.

Officers located dozens of bullet casings at the scene, as well as a firearm, but no suspects were located.

Photos taken by News 5 photographer Mike Vielhaber show police with 36 evidence markers on the ground.

Mike Vielhaber | News 5 Cleveland

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact detectives at 330-375-2490 or Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-COPS. You can also text your TIPSCO and tip to 274637 or leave a tip online at the department’s website by CLICKING HERE.

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