Attempted Robbery Ends In Shooting Of Teen In Akron

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A teenager remains hospitalized after being injured Wednesday night in an Akron shooting.

Police say the shooting happened during a robbery attempt on Grant Street, with a perpetrator flashing a gun and insisting that the 14-year-old victim hand over his cellphone.

The teen was hit in the abdomen when the gun went off during a struggle with the suspect.

At last report, the victim was listed in stable condition.


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