16-year-old arrested in deadly shooting: Akron PD
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Akron police said they arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the investigation into the shooting death of a 47-year-old man. Police said the shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. Friday.
Police said a handgun and other evidence were recovered at the home where the teen was arrested Saturday.
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“The teen was later transported to the Summit County Juvenile Detention Facility, where he is being held on a felonious assault charge. Additional charges are pending as investigations plan to sign murder-related charges in connection to the incident,” said
“Officers administered emergency first aid until EMS arrived and transported the victim to Summa Health Akron City Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased,” said Captain Michael Miller.
Miller said the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting aren’t known at this time and detectives are working on getting additional information. “Preliminary findings suggest that the victim was shot while in the 1300 block of S. Arlington Street and dropped off at the E. Wilbeth Road location after being shot,” he said.
The victim’s name is being withheld pending notifications, Miller added.
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Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Miller said that citizens may also provide anonymous information to any of the following:
The Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS. Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637.
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