Akron Police Face Questions

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.
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 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.
Jazmir Tucker's family demands answers in teen's shooting death by Akron police
Body camera footage from the fatal police shooting of 15-year-old Akron resident Jazmir Tucker has left his loved ones "with more questions than answers," an attorney for the teen's family said Friday.
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,
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Your questions answered: What we know about the Akron police shooting of Jazmir Tucker
The fatal police shooting of Jazmir Tucker on Thanksgiving night left many across the community with questions. Two Akron ...
Couple robbed during Akron Facebook Marketplace sale
A man and a woman were robbed at gunpoint Wednesday after they met a seller to purchase items from someone on Facebook ...
'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.
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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 ...
Suspect points gun at Akron T-Mobile clerk
A T-Mobile clerk had a gun pointed at him Wednesday evening during an attempt robbery. Akron police said the would-be thief ...
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Akron Council Chaos: Calls to Fire Officer After Teen's Death Shake City to Core
The Akron City Council is in turmoil after the police shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, with calls for officer ...
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 ...
Medical examiner identifies 21-year-old Akron man killed in Patterson Park
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Summit County Medical Examiner identified the 21-year-old man shot to death in Patterson Park Sunday afternoon. The victim is Keion LaShawn DeGrate, of Akron. Akron police ...