Police said the teen was shot in the thigh.
The shooting happened near West South Street and Princeton Street late Friday evening, according to Akron police Cpt. David Laughlin.
Laughlin said officers received a call from Akron Children’s Hospital regarding a victim with a gunshot wound while they were investigating the scene. Police said the victim, a 17-year-old boy, was shot in the thigh. The victim told police he was there with a family member who was being threatened. While exchanging words with other juveniles, an unknown suspect pulled out a gun and fired shots toward the victim.This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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