Akron, Ohio – One man lost his life, and numerous others sustained injuries in a mass shooting that occurred on a street in Akron, Ohio early Sunday morning. This incident was part of a series of shootings that occurred throughout various states over the weekend.
Reports from local news outlets detailed the tragic event, revealing that a 27-year-old man was fatally shot in Akron, with 26 others sustaining injuries. At least one individual remains in critical condition following the shooting.
Authorities have not yet identified a suspect involved in the shooting but have recovered a gun and numerous casings from the scene. The incident in Ohio was just one among several high-profile shootings that took place over the weekend, including a deadly shooting at a bar in suburban Pittsburgh where two lost their lives and seven were injured.
The violent weekend also saw a total of 29 people losing their lives in various incidents of gun violence, according to the Gun Violence Archive. These incidents included a shooting in Arizona that claimed the life of a police officer and injured five others, as well as fatal shootings in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Los Angeles.
Furthermore, statistics revealed that June 1 marked a decrease in Saturday deaths from gun violence in the United States compared to previous weekends, with between 41 and 71 deaths occurring every Saturday from April 20 to May 25, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Mass shootings, defined as events where at least four individuals are injured or killed, have decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year. Despite this decrease, the number of gun deaths in the United States has reached 6,964 as of June 2, including unintentional shootings and gun injuries.
The data also shows that mass shootings have decreased by 35% this year compared to 2023, with 187 incidents reported so far in 2024. While Florida leads in the number of mass shootings, Illinois has recorded the highest number of deaths with 25 victims.
The unfortunate series of shootings over the weekend underscores the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States, prompting continued discussions and calls for action to address this pressing concern.