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Mass shooting in Akron leaves one dead and 24 injured (live updates)

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One man is dead and 24 others were injured after a mass shooting early Sunday at the intersection of Kelly and 8th Avenue in East Akron. WKYC reports the shooting occurred during a street festival. Akron police are investigating the shooting.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and new police chief Brian Harding issued a statement Sunday, saying the investigation is still in its early stages and more information will be released as it becomes available.

This is a developing story and Signal Akron reporters and editors are working to bring you timely and accurate information as quickly as possible.

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