1 dead, 24 injured in shooting at Ohio street party

AKRON, Ohio (TND) — One person is dead and 24 are injured after a shooting at an Ohio street party.

The Akron Police Department said in a news conference that around 10 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a private residence in Akron on reports of a large gathering. Officers arrived on scene and observed around 200 people in attendance of a birthday party who were "taking over the street." Officers dispatched the crowd and no arrests were made.

Police said between 10 p.m. and midnight, people began migrating back to the scene.

Patrol officers responded to the same residence again just after midnight on reports of a shooting. Twenty-five people shot in total, with one person deceased and 24 others injured. Two of those who are injured remain in critical condition.

The victims range in age from 19 to 43 years old, but most of them are in their 30s, police said.

Two handguns and more than 35 bullet shell casings were recovered from the scene. Officers believe someone was driving by shooting from a car and said some individuals at the party may have returned fire.

No arrests in the shooting have been made yet and no suspect information is available.

Mayor Shammas Malik and Chief Brian Harding released this statement:

This morning, our city is reeling after the devastation of senseless violence. With more than two dozen victims, the pain and trauma reverberates across all of Akron today as we search for answers. As with all acts of violence in our city, our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones.

Police are urging members of the community to come forward with any information on the incident.

We will bring those responsible to justice, and we need the help of our community to do that," APD said. "For those who have information about this horrific shooting – we need you to speak up in order to prevent further violence and retaliation. This can be done anonymously."

Rewards totaling $22,500 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect were offered by three agencies: $5,000 from Summit County Crime Stoppers, $7,500 from the U.S. Marshal's Service and up to $10,000 from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Akron officials said.

Anyone with information can call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.

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Editor's note: The Associated Press contributed to this article.

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