Teen Dies After Friday Shooting In Akron

Akron Police are investigating the deadly Friday shooting of a 15-year-old boy.

Officers dispatched to a scene at South Rhodes Avenue and Oberlin Court at around 5:30 p.m. found the wounded teen.

The boy was later pronounced dead at Akron Children's Hospital.

No arrests have been made.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik has released a statement saying in part that the city is committed to making sure that those responsible for the young man's death will be held accountable for their actions.


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