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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.
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.
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.
Cincinnati man fatally shot by Akron police, after shooting at officers
The man is Marcus Leonard Smith, 39, of Cincinnati. According to Akron police, around 8:45 a.m. Monday, officers received a call about a stolen Toyota Camry. Officers said they lo
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 dies in shootout with Akron police after fleeing traffic stop
AKRON, Ohio – A man died Monday in shootout with Akron police during a traffic stop in the city’s Summit Lake neighborhood, officials said. The shooting happened about 8:45 a.m. when officers attempted to stop a man who was driving a stolen white Toyota Camry, according to Akron police spokesman Sgt. Utomhin Okoh.
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 Smith. What happened?
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.
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.
Police: Man shot, killed by Akron officers during attempted traffic stop for reportedly stolen vehicle
Akron police officers shot and killed a man Monday morning following an attempted traffic stop of an alleged stolen vehicle.
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 ...
West Akron teen arrested, charged with threatening school shooting at Woodridge schools
Cuyahoga Falls police arrested a West Akron teen Tuesday after he reportedly sent texts stating there would be a shooting at Woodridge schools.
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Family offers large reward after college student shot, killed at Akron park
It's an anguish that no parent should experience, but Akron mother, Zebulun DeGrate, lives with emotional pain daily.