The Akron Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon and injured two people.
Police responded to a shooting on the 600 block of Vernon Odom Boulevard around 4 p.m., where a 7-year-old and a 19-year-old were shot, authorities said.
The 7-year-old was transported to a hospital and underwent surgery. He is in serious but stable condition and will require additional surgeries for his injuries, police said.
The 19-year-old was struck in the leg and had non-life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or call Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS.
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