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Video: Akron Officials Update Public On Mass Shooting Featured

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Akron Police Chief, Brian Harding, Mayor Shammas Malik, and Acting Fire Chief, Stephen Kaut provided an update on last night's mass shooting in East Akron.

You can watch the full press conference (below), but here are some of the highlights:

  • 25 people were shot, one of them, a 27 year old man, died. 
  • At least two of the shooting victims are in critical condition
  • Some of the victims were treated and released from the hospital, but several were admitted.
  • The victims range in age from 19 to 43
  • More than 30 spent shell casings were found at the scene, some from handguns, but some from a rifle. What kind of rifle is unknown. '
  • Two handguns were found at the scene
  • No one has been arrested
  • Police are asking for tips to help them find out who did it

Here's how it all unfolded.'

There was a big party near the corner of Kelly Avenue and 8th Avenue last night. More than 200 people were there. Police came by before 10PM, and told them to break it up. Some people left, but others returned after the police left. 

While there were still about 100 people there; a vehicle rolled up, and shots rang out. Video provided to News5 from former Akron City Councilwoman, Tara Mosely, shows people running and screaming while the car drove by, and someone inside it kept spraying bullets.

Within minutes of the first emergency calls for help; Akron Fire dispatched multiple ambulances and EMS personnel, who quickly got people to area hospitals.

It is not known who did it, or why. A $12,500 dollar reward is being offerered for tips that lead to the capture, arrest, and successful prosecution of the suspects.

Akron Police Chief Brian Harding, and Mayor Shammas Malik are pleading for information, and warning against retaliation; saying anyone who retaliates against the shooting will also be held accoutable under the law.

For more details, watch the full press conference:

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