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Akron houses shot up Sunday night; 18-year-old man injured in shooting

Posted at 1:25 PM, Aug 27, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-27 13:26:59-04

An 18-year-old man was injured Sunday night when a house he was in was hit by gunfire.

The shooting happened around 11 p.m. in the 800 block of Wall Street. Police said the victim was inside the home with several other individuals when a bullet traveled through the residence and hit him in the arm.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, authorities said. His condition is unknown. 

A neighboring house was also hit by bullets, police said.

No suspect information was given. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Akron police.