Akron Police Face Questions

Will Akron fire police officer who shot Jazmir Tucker? Decision likely won't come soon
In cases weighing discipline for officers, the city of Akron has agreement with the FOP about how process of determining punishment must play out.
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, 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.
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,
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 police find 'over a dozen' shell casings at scene of fatal shooting in Patterson Park
AKRON, Ohio — Akron police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Sunday afternoon at Patterson Park. According to a press release, officers responded to calls of shots fired in the park at approximately 3 p.m. When they arrived, they found an unresponsive 21-year-old man lying in a grassy area near the basketball courts.
1 found dead after broad daylight shooting at Akron park, police say
The Akron Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Patterson Park area of Akron that left a 21-year-old man dead Sunday afternoon.
Akron Mayor Calls Teen’s Shooting ‘Deeply Troubling’ After Fatal Police Encounter
City officials in Akron, Ohio, were left troubled by the bodycam footage of a 15-year-old boy fatally shot by police.
Day 2 of protests in Akron after officer body cam released of teen's fatal shooting on Thanksgiving
Saturday marked a second night of protests in Akron following the release of police body camera video that captured the moments between officers and 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker on Thanksgiving.
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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Akron Police Investigate Midday Shooting in Patterson Park Area, 21-Year-Old Pronounced Dead at Scene
Akron Police are probing a fatal shooting in Patterson Park that left a 21-year-old dead near basketball courts.
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Akron city administration released the body camera footage Thursday night of the moment police shot and killed ...
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 ...
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 ...