An Akron couple may have provided the Franklin County sheriff’s office with a lead in the shootings on Interstate 270.
The couple, one of the 12 cases linked by police, claim to have seen juveniles firing the gun that put a bullet through a horse trailer behind the couple’s car. Investigators said the couple’s statement was being considered, but are not confirming juveniles are the shooters, according to media reports.
Patrol Sgt. Rick Zwayer said the couple has not confirmed if the shooting took place on I-270, and a witness following the couple said it happened on U.S. 33, several miles from the other shootings, according to media reports.
Ballistics show the bullet found in the trailer did not match the four positively linked, but investigators said they were comfortable linking it with the other shootings.
The sheriff’s office was still investigating leads to the case. A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the shooter or shooters. Officials said they have received more than 885 tips so far.
