The 41-year-old victim is in stable condition, Akron police said.
AKRON, Ohio - A 68-year-old Akron man is facing criminal charges after police said he shot another man in the back during an argument Monday afternoon.
According to Akron police, Robert Allen and the 41-year-old victim were outside in the 800 block of Mercer Avenue around 5:15 p.m. when the argument began. When the victim turned to walk away, Allen shot him once in the center of his back and then fled the scene, police said. Officers immediately rendered first aid to the victim until EMS arrived and transported him to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center.Allen was arrested without incident at a home in the 600 block of Storer Avenue, police said.Most Read
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