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Man shot in face during attempted home invasion in Green

Summit County Sheriff
Posted at 12:29 PM, Nov 30, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-30 12:29:21-05

GREEN, Ohio — Deputies are investigating a shooting that left two injured at an apartment complex in Green Friday, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.

On Friday, deputies responded to the Briarwood Estates apartment complex in 3900 block of Mayfair Road for a reported shooting.

Two individuals entered the apartment armed and attempted to assault the residents, according to deputies.

One of the residents then exchanged gunfire with the two intruders, deputies said.

An 18-year-old man, who was one of the intruders, was shot in the face, according to deputies.

A 20-year-old woman, who is a resident of the apartment, was shot in the hip.

Both the 18-year-old man and the 20-year-old woman were transported to Akron City Hospital and are expected to survive their injuries, according to deputies.

The second suspect fled the scene and has not been located, deputies said.

Deputies said the resident who shot the 18-year-old suspect, 20-year-old Darian Crisp, was arrested and charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs.

The incident is under investigation.