Overnight shooting in Ohio street kills 1 man and wounds 26 other people, news reports say

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

LOOKS LIKE COMING UP TIFFANY KATIE THANK YOU. TURNING NOW TO BREAKING NEWS OUT OF NORTHERN OHIO THIS MORNING CLEVELAND BASED NBC AFFILIATE WKYC IS REPORTING THAT ONE MAN IS DEAD AND 26 OTHER PEOPLE ARE INJURED AFTER A SHOOTING IN AKRON. POLICE RESPONDED TO A CALL OF SHOTS FIRED IN THE AREA OF KELLY AND EIGHTH AVENUE IN EAST AKRON SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT. OFFICERS FOUND 27 PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM GUNSHOT WOUNDS THERE AT THE SCENE, AND THE DECEASED VICTIM WAS A 27 YEAR OLD MAN. IN ALL OF THE OTHER VICTIMS WERE TAKEN TO LOCAL HOSPITALS FOR THEIR INJURIES. RIGHT NOW, AKRON POLICE HAVE SAID THAT THEY’VE RECOVERED A

Overnight shooting in Ohio street kills 1 man and wounds 26 other people, news reports say

Updated: 6:04 AM PDT Jun 2, 2024

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A shooting on a street in Akron, Ohio, killed one man and wounded 26 other people early Sunday morning, according to reports by local news outlets.The shooting reportedly happened after midnight near Kelly Avenue and 8th Avenue.Initial reports said a 27-year-old man was killed while dozens of wounded victims were transported to area hospitals.The Akron police and fire departments and a representative for the mayor’s office did not immediately respond to an email seeking additional information.This is a breaking news story, stay tuned for more information.

AKRON, Ohio —

A shooting on a street in Akron, Ohio, killed one man and wounded 26 other people early Sunday morning, according to reports by local news outlets.

The shooting reportedly happened after midnight near Kelly Avenue and 8th Avenue.

Initial reports said a 27-year-old man was killed while dozens of wounded victims were transported to area hospitals.

The Akron police and fire departments and a representative for the mayor’s office did not immediately respond to an email seeking additional information.

This is a breaking news story, stay tuned for more information.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.