The Akron Police Department has released photos of a car authorities believe may be connected to the double fatal shooting of a 4-year-old girl and a 40-year-old man on July 8.
The shooting happened in a parking lot located near the 700 block of Boulevard Street around 9:15 p.m. during a party. Three people opened fire on the attendees and then fled in dark SUV described as a green 2017-2021 model Jeep Compass with damage on the driver's side door.
Anyone with information about the vehicle or shooting is asked to call police detectives at 330-375-2490 or CrimeStoppers at 330-434-COPS. You can also text TIPSCO and your tip to 274637. Tips can be anonymous. Following the shooting, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan called for the violence in the city to stop. You can watch more from city leaders calling for peace in the player below.
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