Akron Police Probe Shooting That Wounded Pregnant Woman, Killed Unborn Child
Police urge tips to identify the shooter, calling the case a top priority.
Overview
- Officers were alerted at 12:30 a.m. Sunday when the 29-year-old victim arrived at Cleveland Clinic Akron General with significant injuries.
- The woman remains hospitalized and is expected to recover, while police confirmed the loss of her unborn child.
- Investigators have not released information on a motive or suspect, and no arrests have been announced.
- Police Chief Brian Harding said officers responded quickly and that reducing violent crime remains a priority for the department.
- Tips can be shared with detectives at 330-375-2490, anonymously via Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or by texting TIPSCO to 274637, or through the Akron PD app and AkronCops.org.