19 1793 Rockwood Shooting

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KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE INFORMATION
DATE: 1-25-19
TIME: 1330 hrs
INCIDENT: Shooting
TIME OF INCIDENT: 1-25-19/0600 hrs
LOCATION: 1128 Lake St. (Rockwood Apartments)
NARRATIVE:
Kent Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened at approximately 0600
hrs this morning. John Hardaway Jr. of Kent had an altercation with his 33-year-old
brother when the brother came to John’s apartment to check John’s well-being. During
the altercation, John Hardaway shot his brother multiple times with a rifle. The victim is
being treated at Akron City Hospital, and his condition is unknown. After several hours
of investigation, along with the assistance of BCI, Kent Police arrested John Hardaway
Jr. and he is charged with Felonious Assault and held without bond.
Lt. Mike Lewis
NUMBER OF OFFENDERS: 1
TYPE OF WEAPON : Rifle
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENDERS : In custody

ARRESTS (RELEASED AFTER CHARGES FILED)
John Hardaway Jr. 31 y/o male of 1128 Lake St. in Kent
Charged with Felonious Assault
VICTIMS (NOT RELEASED UNTIL FAMILY NOTIFIED OR 24 HR. PERIOD)
Not released at this time
WILL BE UPDATED? As needed
WHEN?
BY WHOM?
AUTHORIZED BY: Chief Lee
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