A shooting incident occurred on a street in Akron, Ohio, in the early hours of Sunday morning, resulting in the death of one and injuries to 24 others.
Police received reports of gunshots just after midnight, and multiple victims were reported to have been struck by the gunfire. Shortly after, local hospitals informed emergency dispatchers that people were arriving at their emergency departments with gunshot wounds.
According to Capt.Michael Miller, an Akron police public information officer, the total number of victims was 25, including the deceased. Miller provided an update on Sunday afternoon, stating that at least two of the wounded victims remained in critical condition, while the injuries sustained by the others were not considered life-threatening.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The police have stated that the investigation is still in its early stages and have appealed to anyone with information to contact the detectives working on the case. Witnesses at the scene told WEWS-TV that “hundreds of people were enjoying themselves with everyone in white T-shirts and ‘women on top of vehicles dancing'” before the gunfire erupted.
The station also reported that officers discovered numerous bullet casings and one firearm at the scene.
(With inputs from AP)