One dead, another injured in Akron bar shooting

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AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Police detectives are investigating a shooting at a South Street bar that left one man dead and another man injured.

In an update from the Summit County Medical Examiner’s office, the victim that was shot and killed has been identified as Antonio Burney, a 36-year-old man from Akron.

Akron police and EMS were called for a shooting at the Absolut Lounge in the 400 block of E. South Street around 10:39 p.m. on Tuesday.

Akron Police Department detectives says the fight started inside the bar, where it escalated to multiple gunshots being fired. Detectives have detained a 33-year-old man for questioning.

According to the press release, Burney was found in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.

Akron Police says another victim, a 26-year-old man, was found inside the bar with a gunshot wound to his leg.

Both victims were brought to Summa Akron City Hospital, according to an update from Akron police. The Burney died from his injuries around 11:06 p.m., the other victim is expected to survive.

Akron Police Department is asking the community that has any information about the shooting to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.

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