Akron Police Face Questions

Akron police find 'over a dozen' shell casings at scene of fatal shooting in Patterson Park
Akron police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Sunday afternoon at Patterson Park.According to a release, officers responded to calls of shots fired in the park at approximately 3 p.
Akron Police Face Questions After Officer Fatally Shoots Teenager
The Ohio city’s mayor and the family of the 15-year-old, Jazmir Tucker, raised concerns about how officers handled the incident.
Akron police investigate Thursday night shooting that leaves 1 man dead
The name of the Akron shooting victim will be released once a positive ID is made and the autopsy is complete.
'Akron, we have a problem': Council, community responds after deadly shooting of Jazmir Tucker by police
Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville is calling on Mayor Shammas Malik to fire the officer who fatally shot Jazmir Tucker on Thanksgiving night.
8-year-old Akron boy dies after shooting accident, police say
An Akron 8-year-old has died in an apparent accidental shooting after police say he shot himself with an unsecured handgun that was in his home.
Akron Mayor Had Tough Questions About Fatal Police Shooting of Black Boy
The night of Thanksgiving, authorities in Akron, Oh. were said to have fatally shot a teenage boy amidst an investigation. However, newly released footage from the incident left everyone, even the mayor,
Akron man sentenced to at least 15 years for the murder of pregnant woman
The woman was shot in the head and later died at the hospital, according to the release, she was also six weeks pregnant when ...
Last of 7 suspects charged in 2022 killing of pregnant woman in Akron receives sentence following guilty plea
Lenier Worthy will spend at least 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of ...
Akron mayor calls for use-of-force review following death of teen; police union blasts Malik over comments
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said Friday the city will conduct an extensive review of use-of-force involving police officers, a ...
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Akron man sentenced for killing pregnant woman during shootout
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – An Akron man was sentenced to prison for killing an innocent pregnant woman during a shootout in 2022. On Wednesday, Summit County Common Pleas Judge Alison McCarty sentenced ...
Akron police investigating death of 8-year-old boy after accidental shooting
Akron police believe this was an "unintentional shooting" and noted that a handgun was recovered at the scene.
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What questions do you have about the Akron police shooting of Jazmir Tucker? Ask here
Akron city administration released the body camera footage Thursday night of the moment police shot and killed ...
Doctors find Akron man is not competent to stand trial in fatal stabbing of his mother
Court orders Alex Andrew to remain at a mental facility for competency restoration treatment, potentially delaying the case ...