The Akron Police Department is investigating the death of a 47-year-old man who was shot Friday night.
According to authorities, officers responded to the 800 block of E. Wilbeth Road just before 11:30 p.m. for a man who had been shot.
When officers arrived, they found Patrick Boergert had been shot in the torso. Officers administered first aid until EMS arrived and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities said a preliminary investigation indicates that the man was shot in the 1300 block of S. Arlington Street and then dropped off on E. Wilbeth Road shortly thereafter.
On Saturday, police arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the shooting. He was taken into custody in the 1000 block of S. Arlington Street. Authorities said a handgun and other evidence were recovered from the scene.
The teen is currently being held in the Summit County Juvenile Detention Facility. He's been charged with felonious assault, but police said additional charges are pending.
