3-year-old Struck By Bb Gunfire At East Akron Park

A 3-year-old boy was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after he was shot in the left hand with a BB gun at Talbot/Whitney Park, Akron police said.The victim’s mother told police she ran to where the child was playing near a basketball court after hearing a commotion. She immediately took him to Akron Children’s Hospital, where he was treated and released.No suspects have been identified.Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490.