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Teen Arrested in Akron After Reportedly Shooting Gun Near Pee-wee Football Game Saturday

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AKRON, Ohio-A 14-year-old boy was arrested in West Akron after allegedly firing a gun into the air during an argument near a pee-wee football game at Erie Island Ballfield. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. when an off-duty officer providing security heard the gunshots and called for backup. The officer pursued the suspect on foot and apprehended him with assistance from a coach and other officers about a block away. A handgun and additional evidence were recovered, but no injuries were reported. The teen was taken to the Summit County Juvenile Detention Facility, facing charges of carrying a concealed weapon, inducing panic, and weapons under disability.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2024/09/30/akron-teen-arrested-shooting-pee-wee-football-game-saturday-erie-island-ballfield/75450986007/

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