Police on Sunday were investigating a mass shooting in Akron, Ohio, that injured at least 26 people and killed one man.
Authorities said the shooting in southeast Akron happened after midnight. Witnesses and police said there was a street party happening in the area before the shooting, but investigators have not yet released any motive, according to WEWS-TV.
Police said they received multiple 911 calls about the shooting, and that many victims arrived at hospitals via private vehicles. WEWS, citing police, said the man killed was 27 years old.
Gunfire erupts at Allegheny County, Pa., hookah bar
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, police early Sunday began investigating a shooting at Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar that killed two people and injured seven others. The shooting in the Penn Hills area east of Pittsburgh happened shortly before 3 a.m., and investigators say several victims walked to nearby hospitals, where one person remained in critical condition.
“Preliminary information indicates an altercation took place inside the bar and multiple individuals opened fire,” Allegheny County police said in a statement.
How many mass shootings have there been in 2024?
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been more than 180 mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year, as defined by a minimum of four victims either shot or killed, not including the shooter. That’s a lower level year-to-date than some recent years.
In 2023, there were 655 mass shootings nationally, 644 in 2022, and 689 in 2021, according to the archive’s definition.
Contributing: The Akron Beacon Journal
Elaine Hadley is a dedicated journalist covering the ever-evolving landscape of U.S. news. With a keen interest in politics and a commitment to uncovering the truth, she provides insightful commentary and in-depth analysis on domestic issues. When not reporting, Elaine enjoys exploring the diverse cultures and landscapes of the United States.
