Akron police investigate shooting with multiple victims as detectives seek witnesses and clarify injury totals

What police have confirmed so far

Akron police are investigating a shooting that left multiple victims injured after gunfire erupted around a large gathering in the city’s East Akron area. Emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting numerous people had been shot, and hospitals alerted authorities that patients with gunshot wounds were arriving for treatment.

The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in the area of Kelly Avenue and East Eighth Avenue. Police have said the scene stretched across a wide area, complicating early efforts to determine how many people were hurt and to verify the identities of those involved.

Victims and evolving injury counts

In the hours after the shooting, officials reported one fatality and dozens of injuries. As investigators reconciled hospital notifications, witness accounts and on-scene evidence, the count of injured people was revised upward in subsequent briefings, reaching at least 27 injured in the days that followed. Officials have also said that not every reported injury was immediately confirmed as a gunshot wound as the investigation progressed.

Authorities have not released a complete list of victims, and some patients sought care independently rather than waiting for transport from the scene, a factor that can delay definitive totals.

What investigators believe happened

Police have described the shooting as occurring during or near a street party attended by a large crowd. Investigators have said evidence collected at the scene indicates multiple firearms may have been involved, based on the number of shell casings recovered and reports of gunfire from more than one source.

Investigators have also said they were examining whether at least one shooter fired into the crowd from a vehicle, while leaving open the possibility that additional gunfire came from within the gathering.

Evidence, witness needs and investigative priorities

Detectives are working to identify the shooter or shooters, establish the sequence of events and determine how many weapons were used. Police have emphasized the importance of witness cooperation, including video from phones, home security systems and nearby businesses.

• Confirming a final victim count and the extent of injuries.
• Determining the number of shooters and weapons involved.
• Reconstructing the timeline, including any movement of vehicles near the scene.
• Collecting and analyzing digital evidence and forensic results.

Public safety response and next steps

City officials have stated that resources are being directed toward both the criminal investigation and victim support. Police continue to request information from anyone who attended the gathering or who has recordings that could help identify suspects or clarify the direction and origin of gunfire.

Anyone with information relevant to the shooting is urged to contact Akron police investigators.