The American Red Cross is helping a family of four that was displaced by a house fire this morning in Akron.

Akron fire officials said they responded to an attic fire around 7:45 a.m. on Brighton Drive near South Main Street.

The family was able to get out of the home safely. One firefighter suffered minor injuries.

The Red Cross is currently helping the family find shelter.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Crews are currently assessing the damages.
 

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Akron police detectives are looking for several suspects after two separate shootings on Monday.

The first shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. near Kenmore Blvd. and Manchester Road.

Police say 37-year-old man was walking home when three men approached him and asked him for money.

As the victim reached into his pockets, one of the suspects pulled out a gun. He was then shot in the back after a brief struggle with the suspects.

He flagged down a passing car after the suspects fled in a Red Chevy Beretta.

The victim was taken to Akron General Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

The second shooting happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Brighton Drive.

Police say 36-year-old man was standing near a home when a car pulled into a driveway and opened fire.

A backseat passenger got out of the car and shot the victim in both of his legs. He was taken to Akron General Medical Center with with non-life threatening injuries.

Police are still looking for suspects in both cases.