AKRON, OH According to authorities, a 29-year-old pregnant lady was shot on Sunday in Akron, killing her unborn child.
According to the police, the woman was receiving treatment for serious injuries when they were called to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. Although she is still in the hospital, the woman should get better.
No arrests have been recorded, and no information regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting has been made public. According to the police, their investigation is still ongoing.
In a statement, Police Chief Brian Harding expressed his serious worry over the violence that took place in our community over the weekend. We are looking into this event and our officers responded promptly.
Reducing violent crime is still our top focus, and I want to reassure our people that we realize the worry and concern this may bring in our neighborhood.
In a statement, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik referred to the shooting as heartless and immoral.
“Our top priority is to find the person responsible for this horrible crime,” Malik stated. As the victim and her family cope with this tragedy, my thoughts are with them.
Detectives can be reached via phone at 330-375-2490. You can text TIPSCO with tips to 274637 or call 330-434-COPS to report anonymous information to Summit County Crimestoppers.
Get the Akron PD app, then text Tips411 or click the link at www.AkronCops.org to send in information.
