AKRON, Ohio — We're following breaking news in Akron where police were reportedly involved in a shooting on Albrecht Avenue.

The information is coming from the Akron Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, which posted the following update on their Facebook page overnight:

This evening on Albrecht Ave, there was an officer-involved shooting. According to initial reports from citizens, a man armed with a semi-automatic handgun was pointing it at others. When officers arrived, they encountered an uncooperative individual and were forced to make a split-second decision to ensure their own safety and that of the community. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) responded to the scene and will carry out an independent investigation. We will share more information as it becomes available. Akr

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