AKRON, Ohio — A 36-year-old man died after a shooting outside Absolut Lounge in Akron late Tuesday, and police are investigating the incident as a homicide.
Akron police and emergency medical services responded to the 400 block of East South Street at approximately 10:39 p.m. Oct. 20 after receiving a report of a shooting, according to police.
First responders found the man in a parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Summa Akron City Hospital, where he died at 11:06 p.m.
Lt. Michael Murphy said an altercation began inside Absolut Lounge and continued outside. Investigators believe two men exchanged gunfire, killing one man and wounding another man in the leg.
According to police, the injured man is expected to survive his injuries.
Police have detained a 33-year-old man involved in the incident for questioning. No charges have been filed.
The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Akron Police Department are investigating the homicide.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at
330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
