AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department is investigating after a 10-year-old boy was shot in the face on Sunday.

According to a release, police responded to the 400 block of Palmetto Avenue at approximately 12:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting.

"Prior to arrival, officers received information that the victim had left the scene and walked to Akron Fire Department Station 13 (1544 Brown Street)," Akron police stated in its release. "When the officers arrived, they found a 10-year-old male who sustained a gunshot wound to his face. He was treated by paramedics before being transported to Akron Children’s Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries."

Officers did recover a gun from the scene.

Akron police detectives are working to determine the exact circumstan

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