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The deceased male victim of a mass shooting in East Akron Sunday morning has been identified as LaTeris Cook, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Lateris Cook was one of 25 people who were shot during a celebration at Kelly and 8th avenues just after midnight on Sunday morning.
Victims were treated at various hospitals in the area.
What happened in the Akron shooting on Sunday?
Police responded to 911 calls shortly after midnight Sunday after reports of gunshots fired at a large gathering at Kelly and 8th avenues.
About two hours before the shooting, Akron officers were sent to the party to disperse the crowd of over 200 people.
Some people left, but others came back around midnight shortly before the shooting.
When officers returned due to the shooting, they entered a chaotic scene.
Many people were still at the scene, some who were shot and needed to be transported to local hospitals.
Dozens of shell casings, as well as two guns, were found on Kelly Avenue between 7th and 8th avenues.
The evidence points to a drive-by shooting, Akron Police Chief Brian Harding said at a press conference with Mayor Shammas Malik Sunday evening.
A vehicle with an unknown number of occupants arrived at the party and opened fire at the party attendees.
Some of the partygoers may have also returned fire.
Who were the victims of the Akron mass shooting?
The Akron man killed during the shooting has been identified as LaTeris Cook, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Another 24 people were shot and treated at local hospitals including Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Akron City Hospital. Two people were in critical condition as of Sunday night.
These victims ranged in age from 19 to 43, and most were in their 30s, Harding said.
