Suspects in masks accused of attack near busy business stretch

GREEN, Ohio (WJW) – A group of young men and teens are now facing charges after they are accused of attacking someone, while wearing masks, near a busy stretch of businesses in Summit County.

According to a sheriff’s press release, at about 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, deputies responded to reports of a fight on Arlington Ridge in the City of Green.

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Officials said when they arrived, they found a 25-year-old male with injuries.

According to the release, witnesses said suspects wearing masks jumped out of vehicles and attacked the victim.

A short time later, officials said, they located one of the suspected vehicles and initiated a traffic stop. According to the release, the suspects were still wearing masks. Deputies also said they found a handgun under the seat of the vehicle.

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All of the suspects were arrested and charged with felonious assault and carrying a concealed weapon, according to officials. The adult suspects have been identified as Brandon E. Fisher, 20, of Akron and Tayton J. Coles, 20, of Mansfield.

A 17-year-old male from Akron and a 15-year-old male from Akron are also facing charges.

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