24 bullets, 1 dead in nighttime shooting in Akron

The Akron Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that left 25 people shot and injured, including a 27-year-old man who died.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Police Chief Brian Harding released the following joint statement regarding the Sunday morning shooting:

No arrests have been made.

The identity of the deceased has not been released.

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 38 evidence markers on the ground.

Police said a street party had taken place in the area before the shooting.

At this time, we do not know if this was a mass shooting, a shooting, or what the circumstances surrounding it were. We are working to find out more.

A witness at the scene told News 5 that hundreds of people were at the party before the shots were fired.

“Everyone was wearing white T-shirts; there were women dancing on the roofs of vehicles. It looked like a scene from a Spring Break movie. It looked like everyone was having a good time. On The way back, it was a completely different scene,” the witness said.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, seven patients were admitted to the hospital early Sunday morning. One of these patients is in critical condition. The hospital was placed on a strict lockdown from shortly after midnight until around 3:30 a.m.

Summa Health said its hospital received 15 patients this morning, 13 of whom had non-life-threatening injuries. Some of these people have already been released from the hospital. One person remains in critical condition.

Condolences pour in across Ohio

Justin Bibb, Mayor of Cleveland

“My heart is with Akron today. I am incredibly frustrated to see another community suffering, especially so close to home. No one deserves this violence or to live in fear. I am convinced that all resources are being deployed to bring those responsible to justice. This reminds us once again that we must never give up the fight to get guns off our streets and out of the hands of harmful actors. But I hope we can move past these reminders and take action to finally put an end to the senseless violence plaguing our communities. I am grateful to the first responders who acted without hesitation last night in Akron. My prayers are with each affected family and community member. »

Cleveland Cavaliers

“We are horrified and devastated to learn of the tragic mass shooting that occurred in Akron, Ohio in the early hours of this morning. Our hearts, love and support go out to those affected by this horrific event. We also send our thoughts and prayers to their families, friends and the entire Akron community. These senseless acts of gun violence have no place in our community here in Northeast Ohio.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH

“My thoughts are with the victims and those affected by the horrific shooting in Akron. My office has been in contact with local authorities and we continue to monitor the situation. I am grateful to the first responders who quickly arrived on the scene .”

U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13)

“I am devastated to see this senseless act of violence in our Akron community. My heart and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and our entire community who are trying to make sense of this senseless act of violence I am grateful for the law enforcement officers who responded quickly to the scene, and I encourage anyone who may have information to contact authorities. Our community must work together to protect our neighborhoods from violence. My office will continue to monitor this situation as we learn more about this tragedy and will provide assistance as necessary.”

U.S. Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11)

“On this Sunday, my prayers go out to the injured, their families, and all those who were hurt and harmed by this horrific event in Akron. Thank you to all first responders and healthcare professionals for your work last night. “The pain of gun violence continues to be felt across Northeast Ohio and it is sickening to see another mass shooting so close to home. People can't live like this, fearing they won't be safe at a block party, at church, at school or at work. As we wait for more details about this shooting, it is abundantly clear that we have a national problem – and have for decades. assault weapons and high capacity magazines and more. We must ensure that the new bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which I voted for, is fully implemented, so we can crack down on gun trafficking, and we must provide more resources to ravaged local communities by armed violence. We can fix this problem, and we owe it to our voters to listen to the bipartisan majority who want legislative action.

Police seek advice on case

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.

Editor's Note: Police initially told us there were 27 victims in total, including the fatality. The town hall press release indicates that the total number of victims is 25, including the deceased.