A 25-year-old man was shot and killed in Akron's Highland Square early Sunday morning, according to Akron Police.

Around 12:15 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of West Market Street for reports of a shooting, police said. Upon arrival, they located the 25-year-old, who had sustained a gunshot wound.

The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased, police said.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the man was caught in the crossfire of two unknown suspects and was shot unintentionally, police said.

Akron Police Chief Brian Harding released the following statement:

“On behalf of the Akron Police Department, our hearts go out to the family and friends of the young man who lost his life. No one deserves to lose their life because of senseles

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