Your questions answered: What we know about the Akron police shooting of Jazmir Tucker
The Beacon Journal is gathering responses to questions readers have asked about the shooting of Jazmir Tucker. Here's what we've learned so far.
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 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.
Video of fatal police shooting of teen prompts Akron mayor’s concerns about officers
An Akron police officer shot and killed a 15-year-old boy who was carrying a gun with an extended magazine, according to body-camera video released late Thursday.
Akron police release bodycam footage in deadly shooting of Jazmir Tucker
The Akron Police Department on Thursday is expected to release the body camera footage in the shooting death of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker.
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.
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.
Opinion
[Opinion] Akron Mayor Had Tough Questions About Fatal Police Shooting of Black Boy
The family of a teenage boy shot by Akron Oh. police the night of Thanksgiving are demanding answers. Though the footage from the incident was released, it only made the details of what happened more confusing - even to the mayor.
'Deeply troubling': Body camera footage released in deadly police shooting of Akron teen
Newly released body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker has sparked a lot of concern and even more questions.
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Akron Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Involvement in Shooting That Killed Pregnant Woman
Lenier Worthy received a 15 to 19.5-year sentence for his role in a shootout that killed pregnant Teyaurra Harris.
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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 ...