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Akron man shot in ear

Beacon Journal staff report

An Akron man was shot in the ear Friday while walking on the city’s west side, police said.

The man, 21, was treated for nonlife-threatening injuries.

He told officers he was walking about 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Raasch and West Cedar streets when two men approached from behind.

One of the men pulled out a handgun and fired a shot at the victim, hitting his ear. The victim was driven to Akron General Medical Center for treatment.

No suspects have been identified.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Akron police detectives at 330-375-2490.