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.
The family of a man, who was killed by Akron police, speaks out about getting mental health when needed
Police say he stole a gun and a car and ended up in Akron where he was born. He was visiting from Cincinnati when police spotted the vehicle in Akron. Police say, he opened fire o
Cincinnati man shot and killed by police during stolen car investigation in Akron
A man shot and killed by police in Akron was from Cincinnati.WJW reports officers tried to pull over a white Toyota Camry that had been rep
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.
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.
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Man fatally shot by Akron police identified as 39-year-old man from Cincinnati
A 39-year-old man from Cincinnati has been identified as the suspect shot by Akron police on Monday morning. According to the Summit County medical examiner, the man has been identified as Marcus ...
From throwing up before Akron tryouts to the NBA: Enrique Freeman’s unbelievable journey – Terry Pluto
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How Akron Zoo protects animals during deep freeze
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