Akron mass shooting: victim identified as Lateris Cook

AKRON, Ohio — As Akron police continue to investigate the mass shooting in which 25 people were shot in the area of ​​Kelly Avenue and 8th Avenue early Sunday morning, we have now learned the name of the 27-year-old man who was killed.

In an update provided shortly before 9 a.m. Monday, the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Lateris Cook of Akron.

At a news conference Sunday evening with Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Police Chief Brian Harding, it was announced there were 24 other victims, ages 19 to 35, injured shot, two of them in critical condition.

You can watch Sunday's full press conference in the video below:

No suspects have been arrested in connection with the mass shooting, but authorities are now offering a $22,500 reward for information in the case.

Officials also said at least 35 shell casings “from several different types of firearms” were recovered at the scene, including rifle shell casings.

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Earlier Sunday morning, Akron police told 3News their officers responded to the scene shortly after midnight amid multiple calls of shots fired.

“Shortly after these calls came in, the call center received notifications from local hospitals that several people were arriving at the emergency room with gunshot wounds,” according to Akron police.

Initial police reports early Sunday morning indicated a total of 27 gunshot victims. A statement released hours later by Mayor Malik and Chief Harding, however, lowered the number to 25, which includes a 27-year-old man who was confirmed dead.

Two firearms and several dozen shell casings were recovered at the scene, police said.

Details regarding the suspects in connection with the shooting are unknown.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Tips can also be submitted to Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS.

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