The tragic mass shooting that took place on June 2nd in Akron left 30 individuals injured. Sadly, La’Teris Cook was the only victim who did not survive the attack.
According to his family, they are currently grappling with the challenge of adjusting to their new normal while they patiently wait for the authorities to apprehend the individual responsible for the situation.
According to Kalandra McDowell, La’Teris was attending a relative’s birthday party when gunfire erupted just 30 minutes after his arrival. Based on eyewitness accounts, police were able to gather information about the incident.
According to McDowell, four children are eagerly awaiting the return of their father, who they miss dearly. Tragically, one of his children, who is on the way, will never have the chance to meet him.
The incident resulted in 29 other people getting injured on that day.
During a press conference held on Tuesday, Harding disclosed that the investigation has encountered some obstacles.
According to their statement, they have received 85 leads and conducted 100 interviews. However, they are still lacking a crucial piece of information.
According to Harding, “We’re receiving numerous leads, but we lack a clear understanding of the person who initiated this case, which is the most crucial lead for us.”
It is crucial to uncover the identity of the driver behind the wheel of the white SUV.
McDowell is currently seeking help from the public as she and her wife try to cope with the situation while the police continue to search for answers.
The police are urging you to provide them with any information you may have.
According to McDowell, it’s not just her family that has been affected, but also 30 other families who are dealing with something similar. While they may not have lost a loved one, they are still struggling with the aftermath.
Assisting victims of gun violence, the gun violence response fund of the city has been making a significant impact.
According to reports, the victims of the mass shooting have already received $46,000 from the total pledges of $264,455. The funds have been allocated to assist the victims with essential needs such as food and bills during these trying times.