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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.
Man killed by police in Akron identified after shootout
The driver of the vehicle fired upon the police officers. Officers returned fire, striking the driver of the vehicle at least once,” the Akron Police Department said in a pre
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.
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 Summit Lake 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.
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 ...
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 ...
Proposed use-of-force review could change how Akron Police Department operates
After months of discussion, Akron City Council might be nearing a vote on a proposed review of the police department's use of ...