The first shooting took place in the 900 block of Wall Street. The victim told police he was sitting in his van when two black males approached him. After forking over the cash, suspects fired a shot at him.

It sent the victim to the hospital for a non-life threatening injury.

Police decribe the suspects:

The first around 25-years old, 5’0” to 5’04”, 150 pounds, with black braided hair and wearing dark clothing. The second suspect is 22 to 23-years old.

They got away in the victim’s van, a dark blue 2001Chevy Venture with Ohio plate number FMD1250.

The second shooting near South Hawkins Avenue and Thurston Street happened at 5 a.m. Friday morning.

The 48-year old male victim reported he was walking home when a silver SUV pulled up next to him.

After a brief struggle, one suspect fired a shot and struck the victim in the shoulder. The suspects then got back into the SUV and fled. The victim was taken to Akron General Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries.

The vehicle was possibly a silver Lincoln Navigator.