Police union says City of Akron intends to fire officer who killed Jazmir Tucker
The City of Akron wants to fire Davon Fields, the police officer who killed Jazmir Tucker, according to a seething social media post from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 7. The Akron Police Department completed its internal policy investigation into the Nov. 28, 2024, killing of Tucker and is now in the middle of a disciplinary process against Fields.
Akron’s community calendar
Looking for things to do in Akron? Signal Akron’s events calendar is your go-to guide for what’s happening across the city each week. From family-friendly festivals and outdoor concerts to art exhibits, food truck rallies, and neighborhood block parties, we’ve gathered events that showcase the energy and creativity of our community.
Signal Akron in the community
Inside Akron’s 24 neighborhoods
Wallhaven, Akron’s crossroads neighborhood, mixes retail, residential and green space
Community emanates from the intersection of three main city thoroughfares.
Firestone Park, Akron’s historic and walkable gem, still shines
Nestled just south of downtown, this neighborhood blends rubber roots, community pride and small-town charm.
Akron’s University Park neighborhood is hard to define
If it’s not downtown and it’s not Middlebury, where exactly is it?