13-year-old kid shot in Akron

AKRON, Ohio - - Akron investigators are attempting to piece together what led up to the shooting of a 13-year-old boy.

Officers at about 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, reacted to a report of a shooting at a home in the 1100 block of Ericsson Avenue, which is near Hillwood Park. However they didn't find anyone there, according to a Monday news release

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They later on found out a 13-year-old with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound had actually been transferred to a local healthcare facility in a personal car.

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The examination is continuous. Anyone who can offer information is urged to call Akron investigators at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2TIP (330-375-2847).

Confidential tips can also be offered by:

• Calling Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS (330-434-2677)




Texting TIPSCO with your suggestion to 274637



• Downloading the Akron Police Department app and texting Tips411 or checking out the police department's website