Akron Police are investigating a potential road rage shooting that left a 17-year-old boy in critical condition.
Police were called to East Tallmadge Avenue at Route 8 South around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday on reports of a shooting.
According to police, a 28-year-old man and his girlfriend were driving on East Tallmadge Avenue when a 15-year-old boy pulled up next to his vehicle and fired shots.
Police said the 28-year-old man returned fire and struck a 17-year-old boy who was in the car with the other teen.
The 17-year-old is at Akron Children's Hospital in critical condition.
The 15-year-old has been charged with felonious assault, motor vehicle theft and tampering with evidence.
Police said he admitted to throwing the gun out of the car after the shooting.
