Crime
18-year-old Lashae Ellis killed after shooting at Akron Halloween party
A Halloween party in Akron, Ohio, turned deadly on Saturday night after an 18-year-old woman, Lashae Ellis, was fatally shot.
Two other teenagers, a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old female, were also injured but are expected to recover.
According to the Akron Police Department, officers responded to a call at a residence in the 1400 block of Canton Road around 10:45 PM.
They found Ellis suffering from a gunshot wound and transported her to a hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
An 18-year-old male was apprehended after a brief chase and found discarding a handgun.
He has been charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Obstructing Official Business, but his connection to the shooting is still under investigation.
Authorities are searching for the individual who opened fire during the party.
As this is an ongoing investigation, additional information will be shared as it becomes available. We urge anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Sergeant Troyer at 330-734-4106.
PRINCE GEORGEโS COUNTY, Md. โ Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince Georgeโs County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince Georgeโs County Police as the search for the shooter continues.