OHIO — Akron police are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital Sunday afternoon.
Officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 900 block of Palmetto Avenue around 12:45 p.m. and found two male victims at the scene.
A 21-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the torso, while a 15-year-old boy was shot in the arm.
Both were taken to local hospitals with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Police recovered multiple shell casings at the scene.
The department’s Major Crimes Unit is actively investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Akron Police Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2TIP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Summit County Crimestoppers by calling 330-434-COPS, texting TIPSCO to 274637, or using the Akron PD app.
