Friday, 28 December 2012 15:45

Akron Police Investigate Apartment Shooting

Written by  Aaron Coleman
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Akron Police are investigating a shooting that took place Thursday afternoon.

Authorities say a 20-year man reported he was shot during a robbery on Everton Drive around 3 p.m. Thursday.

Zachary Ward told police the suspect was inside of his apartment when the suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded his money.

The suspect allegedly shot Ward in the leg and fled with an unreported amount of cash.

Akron Police say the suspect is described as a black man between 18-20 years old, around six feet tall and weighing 190 pounds.

He was wearing a black and blue varsity jacket and dark colored pants during the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Akron Police.
 

Aaron Coleman

Aaron Coleman

Aaron has been working with RCRG since August of 2008 covering various news and sporting events. He graduated in 2003 from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. He then went onto the University of Akron in May of 2008 with a degree in Radio/TV & Media Productions and a minor in Psychology. It was at WZIP & ZTV where Aaron developed a passion for radio especially Sports Radio. While attending the University of Akron you could hear Aaron on Sundays doing the "Sports Power Talk" program. Aaron covers City Hall, County Council and Akron School Board beats and handles traffic updates weekday afternoons on 1590 WAKR, 97.5 WONE and 94.9 WQMX. You can contact Aaron through the newsroom 330-864-6397 or email acoleman@rcrg.net

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