A 16-year-old male was walking east in the 200 block of Opportunity Parkway just before noon on Aug. 21 when a male dressed all in black exited an SUV and started shooting at him.

The victim told Akron police that after he was shot he returned fire with his own gun, according to a police news release. The male from the SUV got back into the passenger seat and the vehicle fled in an unknown direction.

The victim was treated on scene by EMS for minor injuries, police said. He was then transported to the Summit County Juvenile Detention Facility on weapons charges.

Police said no further information was available.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. You can also provide anonymous information by calling

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