AKRON, OH – The Akron Police Department (APD) is continuing its investigation into a shooting incident that occurred at Mason Community Learning Center (CLC) on Monday, July 7, 2025, and is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest linked to the case.
Ongoing Investigation – Case #25-77976
According to authorities, the incident took place on the premises of Mason CLC, located in Akron, Ohio. Although the investigation remains active and many details are being withheld for investigative integrity, detectives have released images of an individual believed to have been at or near the scene during the time of the shooting. This person is not currently being labeled as a suspect but is considered a person of interest who may have valuable information related to the case.
The APD is urging the public to come forward with any information that may assist in identifying or locating this individual.
How to Share Information Anonymously
If you recognize this person or have any details that could aid the investigation—even if seemingly minor—the Akron Police Department encourages you to reach out using one of the following confidential methods:
- Contact Detective M. Orrand directly at 330-375-2490
- Call the APD Tip Line at 330-375-2TIP
- Reach out to Summit County Crimestoppers, Inc. at 330-434-COPS (2677)
- Text anonymous tips by sending TIPSCO followed by your message to 274637 (CRIMES)
- Use the Akron PD app The department emphasizes that callers can remain completely anonymous, and no personal information is required when submitting a tip.
Social Media Notice
While APD encourages community engagement on social media platforms, anyone submitting tips that contain personally identifiable information—such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, or home addresses—should not post them publicly in the comment sections. Instead, please send this information privately via direct message (inbox) to ensure privacy and investigative integrity.
A Call for Community Support
The Akron Police Department remains committed to public safety and accountability, but they rely heavily on the cooperation and support of the community to bring those responsible for violence to justice.
“Someone in our community knows who this is,” a department spokesperson said. “If you recognize the individual in the released footage or have information that could move this case forward, we ask that you do the right thing and come forward. Your tip could help solve this case and prevent future violence.”
APD is working diligently to bring resolution to case #25-77976 and will provide updates as the investigation progresses. In the meantime, the department thanks the public for their continued support, vigilance, and cooperation.
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