Deadly Shooting Early Sunday In Highland Square

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Akron's Highland Square neighborhood was the scene of a deadly shooting on Sunday.

A 25-year-old man was found shot shortly before 12:30 a.m. at a location on West Market Street and was later pronounced dead at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

Police believe the man was unintentionally hit during an exchange of gunfire by other individuals.

Mayor Shammas Malik has released a statement calling the incident "awful and completely unacceptable."


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