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18-year-old man shot, killed in Akron

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The Akron Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old woman injured.

It happened around 10:43 p.m. in the 500 block of Noble Avenue.

Authorities say officers responded to a home after receiving a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found Tayveion Murphy down in the street. He had been shot multiple times. EMS transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

The woman was also hurt, having been shot in the leg. Her injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

A preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown shooter, possibly in a vehicle, opened fire on Murphy and the woman when they arrived at the home.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call detectives at 330-375-2490 or CrimeStoppers at 330-434-COPS.