AKRON, Ohio — Two months after a June 2 shooting in Akron that left dozens injured and one dead, police say the investigation is still ongoing.

What You Need To Know

  • The June 2 shooting in Akron is still being investigated

  • Akron police are following up on every lead, authorities say

  • The shooting rattled the community

“There are no new updates to the investigation. There is still reported 29 victims,” Lt. Brent Bauknecht with the Akron Police Department wrote in an email to Spectrum News 1. “Our detectives are following up on every lead as they continue to investigate this incident. We continue to ask anyone with information to reach out to the Akron Police Department.”

The shooting rattled the community, causing weekend events around the Juneteenth holiday to be canceled after city council members expressed safety concerns. The city also recently announced that the Gun Violence Response Fund set up to support victims and families after the June 2 shooting has received $264,455 in pledges.

Police are asking those with information contact the detective bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. They can also provide anonymous tips to Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS, by texting TIPSCO with their tips to 274637.

Police say you can also download the Akron PD app and text Tips411 to submit tips or go to their website.

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