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Cincinnati native killed by Akron police was successful but struggled with mental illness, sister says
Marcus L. Smith taught sociology at the University of Cincinnati and was dismissed in spring 2023. Afterward he frequently tried to get help for his mental illness and depression.
Family of man killed in shootout with Akron police calls for mental health awareness
What led up to a shootout between a man in a stolen car and Akron police? That question continues to haunt the family of Marcus Smith days after the deadly Presidents' Day encounter.
Cincinnati man dies in exchange of gunfire with Akron police, authorities say
The office of the Summit County medical examiner will conduct an autopsy on Marcus Leonard Smith, 39, who was fatally shot by officers after allegedly firing at them on Monday, authorities said.
Man killed by police Monday in Akron identified as 39-year-old from Cincinnati
The man who was killed by Akron police Monday in Summit Lake has been identified as a 39-year-old from Cincinnati.
Police: Cincinnati man shot, killed by Akron police after shooting at officers
A Cincinnati man is dead after being shot by police after officials said he fired at officers during a traffic stop in Akron.
Akron Police: Officers fatally shot suspect in stolen car who fired at them
Akron police officers fatally shot a man on Monday morning after they were fired upon during a traffic stop involving a stolen car.
Dashcam, bodycam footage shows Akron police cruiser crashing into vehicle at nearly 70 mph
The Akron Police Department said the officers were responding to an 'emergency call' as they drove between 30-60 mph through ...
Akron promotes 2 new deputy police chiefs and captain, realigns tasks within department
Michael Miller and Agostino Micozzi rise to deputy chief rank and Erik Wells becomes a captain as Akron police retool for ...
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Akron Police Department Promotes Veteran Officers, Launches Community Relations Subdivision
Akron Police Department promotes three officers and creates a new subdivision for Community Relations and Crime Prevention.
Police video of Akron deadly home invasion gives insight into a crime investigators say was not random
A heartbreaking new video released by Akron Police shows the aftermath of a deadly home invasion, and the horrific scene left behind.
Auditor's report disputes Akron police's approval of officer punching man in face
Police officials found Officer Warren Spragg free of wrongdoing for punching Terrell Battles. An independent auditor says the ...
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West Side Police News & Notes
The following is a partial list of the Ohio Department of Health death notices for December, which will be continued next ...
Man killed in gunfire exchange with Akron police in Summit Lake; 3 officers on leave
Akron police responded to reports of a stolen vehicle and firearm Monday in Summit Lake when they exchanged gunfire with an ...
Akron Public Schools: 'Temporary staff member' escorted from Hyre CLC after bringing firearm to campus
No students or staff were injured. Akron Public Schools says it is working with the Akron Police Department in an ...