Two teens were transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center after one was shot and the other was struck by a car during a gathering in the old Erie Island school parking lot, said Akron police.
Officers responded to the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center early Monday morning after a 17-year-old male was dropped off with a gunshot wound. His injuries are non-life-threatening.
An 18-year-old male was also transported to the same hospital after being run over by a car. His injuries are significant and he remains hospitalized.
After an initial investigation, Akron police determined that both teens were injured when a "volley" of gunshots erupted at a gathering in the old Erie Island school parking lot at Cordova Avenue and Peckham Street in Akron.
The 17-year-old was shot by an unknown suspect.
Police believe it's possible that the teen was run over inadvertently. The driver of the vehicle who struck the teen fled the scene.
A rifle and numerous caliber shell casings were collected at the scene as evidence.
The incident remains under investigation.
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