AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department is investigating after a 17-year-old boy was found shot on Friday morning.

According to a department spokesperson, police responded to a shooting in the area of Russell Avenue and Yeager Way at approximately 11:39 a.m. When officers arrived, they found the teen, who had sustained two gunshot wounds.

The teen was transported to an area hospital and was undergoing surgery as of 2:45 p.m. on Friday afternoon.

Akron police say the investigation is in its early stages.

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