Police said the incident occurred just before 3 p.m. in the 2100 block of 19th Street S.W.
1 killed, 1 injured in Akron attempted robbery AKRON, Ohio - Two Akron men, 19 and 22, were shot during an attempted robbery Thursday, according to Akron police.Officers responded to the area, finding the 19-year-old man in the driveway with gunshot wounds.According to the victim, the suspects arrived to area armed and tried to rob him.
During the robbery, the victim pulled out his own weapon and fired multiple shots, hitting both suspects.He later showed up at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center with a related injury, which was considered non-life threatening. All names are being withheld pending notifications and further investigation, and charges are likely pending following the outcome of the investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Citizens may also provide anonymous information to The Summit County Crimestoppers by calling 330-434-COPS.