AKRON, Ohio (WJW) - The tragic death of a 25-year-old Wayne County man early Sunday morning in Akron's Highland Square neighborhood has struck a nerve in the community that was once considered the center of the city's art scene.

Tim Hutchinson, a 2025 graduate of the University of Akron's College of Engineering, was hit by a stray bullet when two gunmen opened fire on each other on a crowded sidewalk.

On Wednesday night, residents and business owners in Highland Square voiced their fears and frustrations in a meeting with Akron police and city leaders.

The meeting was held at the library across the street from the spot where Hutchinson was caught in the deadly crossfire.

One of the first speakers at the meeting was an Akron minister. "We're losing our lives to hate, we're losing our li

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