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The family of a man, who was killed by Akron police, speaks out about getting mental health when needed
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - 39-year-old Marcus Leonard Smith was shot and killed by Akron Police following a traffic stop on Monday. 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 on them after the stop and they returned fire.
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.
1 dead following Akron police shooting; Ohio BCI investigating
AKRON, Ohio — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is investigating after a man has died following a shooting incident involving Akron police. According to officials, the shooting happened on Monday morning in Summit County when officers received a call regarding an alleged stolen gun and vehicle.
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.
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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 ...
Akron at Ohio odds, tips and betting trends - February 22
The Akron Zips (21-5, 13-0 MAC) will try to extend a 14-game winning streak when they visit the Ohio Bobcats (14-12, 8-5 MAC) ...
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Akron crews respond to snow, ice
1984 – 2025 Mark Edward LeFever, 40, of Coventry Township, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 19, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 31, 1984 and graduated ...
Akron St. Patrick's Day parade set for Saturday, March 8: Here's where the 2025 route starts
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3 Northeast Ohio dealerships under new ownership
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How Akron Zoo protects animals during deep freeze
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