AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department is asking for the public's help in tracking down the suspect responsible for a shooting that has left a man in critical condition.
According to a release, officers were called to the area of Delia Avenue and Wildwood Avenue for a reported shooting at 12:37 p.m. on Thursday. When police arrived, they found a 25-year-old man with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers provided emergency first aid, including applying a tourniquet until EMS arrived. The victim was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical, where he is listed in critical condition.
Police say the victim’s name is being withheld pending further investigation and notifications.
Investigators believe the unknown suspect entered the Gas & Save located in the 800 block of West Exchange Street and stole a tip jar from the counter. The victim, who is an employee of the store, apparently followed the suspect a few blocks down Delia Avenue before being shot. The suspect then fled the area on foot.
On Friday morning, Akron police released an image showcasing "a person of interest in connection" with the shooting, which you can see at the top of this story.
If you have any information about this incident, please call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. You can also provide anonymous information to any of the following:
- The Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS.
- Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411 or by accessing the link on the department's website: www.AkronCops.org.