2 men shot while attending vigil for Akron murder victim

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police say two men were shot while at a vigil for a victim of a separate shooting.

Investigators say the shooting occurred Thursday at approximately 7 p.m. at a vigil near the intersection of Fernwood Drive and Hoye Avenue.

Mourners were gathered at the time of the shooting to remember 23-year-old Willquian Jews, who was killed near that same intersection days earlier.

Officers patrolling the area at the time reported hearing multiple gunshots. When police arrived, as many as 100 people were seen fleeing from the vigil because of the gunshots, according to Akron detectives.

A 23-year-old man was shot while sitting in a car and a 22-year-old suffered a gunshot graze to his arm.

Both victims drove themselves to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital for treatment to injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

There have been no arrests made yet in the case. Anyone with information can provide tips anonymously to the Akron Police Department.

In regards to homicide investigation involving the victim Jews, an arrest warrant has been issued for 22-year-old Arianna Richardson, Akron police say. Detectives say Richardson shot Jews during an altercation and fled the scene on foot.

Richardson is a black female, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, has black hair and brown eyes. She should be considered armed and dangerous.