Overview

• A shooting at around 3 a.m. on July 7 during an unauthorized gathering in the Mason Community Learning Center parking lot left five people aged 14 to 20 with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
• Ten others were injured by vehicles as partygoers fled the chaotic scene, according to 911 calls that described teens and cars racing away from the violence.
• Police recovered multiple shell casings at the scene but have not made any arrests as they work to identify those responsible.
• City leaders note the gathering violated Akron’s 11 p.m. curfew for minors and are urging parents to enforce the rule to prevent further incidents.
• The parking lot remains closed pending security enhancements as Akron Public Schools and the police department collaborate on additional safety measures.