Akron, Ohio



From the Akron Beacon-Journal of June 6, 2004

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Robbery suspect shot by teen-ager



A robbery suspect who allegedly used a gun to beat a teen-ager and demanded money early Saturday ended up getting shot himself, police said.



Two men forced their way into a home in the 200 block of Shelby Avenue about 8 a.m., police said. They began beating Keon Williams, 17, with a gun while asking, "Where's your money?" police said.



Williams told police he fell to the ground and grabbed a gun from under his mattress. One of the robbers jumped out of a window. The other was shot in the stomach before escaping.



The suspect who jumped out of the window rushed the other man to Akron City Hospital, where he underwent surgery. He is expected to recover.



Police identified the wounded suspect as Tiawn Barham, 22, and the other suspect as Joe Lewis, 30.



Barham and Lewis, both of Akron, are expected to be charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary. Williams will not be charged, police said.