AKRON, Ohio — Akron Police are investigating after two teens were injured in a shooting Friday evening.
Just before 6 p.m., Akron officers responded to a residence on West Salome Avenue near Carlysle Street for a report of a shooting, police said.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old boy near the front door with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said. A second 14-year-old boy was found in the living room with a gunshot wound to the pelvic area.
Detectives determined that both teens were shot while on the front porch of the residence, police said.
Both boys were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Tracy Thomas, who lives a few doors down, heard the gunfire.
"Basically, I heard gunshots, people running away, jumping into the car and taking off," Thomas said. "It's very sad. We got kids and trying to let them grow up. This isn't what it should be about."
Preliminary evidence revealed that three suspects fled in a white sedan. According to police, the shooting was isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
"It's extremely concerning to us, having two young men shot in our community; it's startling," said Lt. Michael Murphy.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Akron Police at 330-375-2490.
