Akron police officers return fire amid overnight shooting incident

Akron shooting injures bystander and police officer

An apartment complex on Sherman Street became a scene of trauma, gunshots, and fear for the community.

Akron police exchange gunfire with suspect; woman injured in apartment shooting

AKRON, Ohio — Akron police officers exchanged gunfire with an armed suspect late Sunday night after responding to a welfare check and hearing nearby gunshots, according to a news release from the department.

Officers return fire, take cover in shooting near University of Akron

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) -- Two Akron police officers will be placed on paid leave, per departmental procedure, following an officer-involved shooting that took place late Sunday night near the University of Akron. According to a press release, at about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called tocheck on the welfare of a teenager in the 400 block of Grant Street. While onthe scene, officers heard gunshots nearby and moments later responded to 440 She…

Akron police officers return fire amid overnight shooting incident

A 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly firing at officers in Akron.