A shooting that occurred during the early hours of this Sunday in the city of Akron, belonging to the state of Ohio in the midwestern United States, has left one person dead and at least 24 injured, as confirmed by the city’s mayor, Shammas Malik. Several officers responded to an intersection in the city, located about 40 miles south of Cleveland, shortly after midnight after receiving emergency calls related to shots fired in that area.

Almost at the same time that the troops arrived at the scene, where They found a firearm and several bullet casings, authorities have received notices from local hospitals warning of the admission of people with gunshot wounds. According to local police, a total of 25 people were shot with a firearm, including the fatal victim. The events occurred while a large birthday party was being celebrated.

According to NBC News, The deceased is a 27-year-old man.. Spokespersons for the Summa Health System in Akron have indicated that 15 people arrived at this center, one of them already deceased and another in critical condition. The authorities, who maintain an ongoing investigation, have not reported on the arrest of any suspect or on the possible motivations for the incident, and have asked anyone who may have relevant information to contact them.