26-year-old man in critical condition after shooting at Highland Square (opens original article in a new tab)

A 26-year-old man is in critical condition and a 34-year-old woman was injured after a shooting in Highland Square, Akron, where two unidentified men exchanged gunfire near police officers.

• Shooting occurred in Highland Square at 1:23 a.m. during a fight between two women.
• Two bystanders were struck by gunfire, with the man in critical condition and the woman having non-life-threatening injuries.
• Akron Police and Mayor Shammas Malik condemned the incident and emphasized ongoing efforts to address gun violence and safety in the area.