AKRON, Ohio — A 22-year-old man was shot and wounded Wednesday after he met two people who had agreed to buy a PlayStation 4 videogame system through Facebook Marketplace, police say.
The victim was taken to Summa Health Akron City Hospital for treatment and his wounds are not considered life-threatening, police say. The suspects remain at-large.
It was one of two shootings reported by police on Wednesday.
The first shooting involving the PS4 occurred just after 3 p.m. on the 400 block of Morgan Avenue in South Akron. The victim agreed to a meeting at Morgan Park to sell the videogame system.
When the victim arrived, he was met by two males. One of the suspects took the PS4 while the other shot the victim. Both suspects left in a dark-colored vehicle. Officers searched the area but could not find the suspects, police say.
The second shooting occurred at about 10 p.m. at a residence on the 2600 block of Nesmith Lake Boulevard in the Kenmore neighborhood, police say. A 30-year-old male victim was taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center and reportedly was in serious condition.
Police say Ryan Schafer, 31, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with felonious assault. He is being held in the Summit County Jail. No other details were released.
Anyone with information can call police at 330-375-2490 or Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS. Individuals also can submit anonymous information by texting TIPSCO with a tip to 274637. Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411 or accessing the link at www.AkronCops.org.