Arrest made in connection to Akron shooting

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department said Tuesday it has made an arrest in connection to a shooting in Akron Saturday night, which injured four people, including a 4-year-old child. 

The department said it has arrested Delrico Thomas, 25, of Canton at his home on Sunday. He’s been charged with four counts of felonious assault. 

Additionally, the department gave an update on the victims. Three of them sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while a 33-year-old woman is in critical condition. 

“Detectives are following up on leads and working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the release from over the weekend stated. “There is no other information available at this time.”

The shooting occurred at the 800 block of Morningview Avenue around 7:41 p.m. Saturday. The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with more information to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. They can also contact the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS, text TIPSCO with tips to 274637 or submit info on the Akron PD app.

Digital Producer Cody Thompson contributed to this report.