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A photo that is part of the investigatory files released by the Ohio Attorney General's office shows the Aero Precision X-15 rifle used by Akron Police Officer Davon Fields when he shot Jazmir Tucker.

Budget proposal would begin replacement of Akron Police officer-owned long guns

by Doug Brown January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Surrounded by members of Jazmir Tucker's family and co-counsel Stanley Jackson, attorney Robert Gresham (left) speaks at a news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 25, regarding a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Jazmir's mother, Ashley Green. Green claims in the lawsuit that her son's killing by Akron Police Officer Davon Fields was unconstitutional and made possible by systemic misconduct and racial bias upheld by the Akron Police Department and City of Akron leaders.

Attorneys for Jazmir Tucker’s family criticize city’s inaction on police ‘warrior’ training

by Doug Brown November 26, 2025November 28, 2025

Amir Tucker, center, is surrounded by family and friends at a balloon launch to remember his twin brother Jazmir, 15, who was shot and killed by an Akron police officer Thanksgiving evening in 2024. About 100 people gathered in front of Miller South School of the Visual and Performing Arts on East Avenue, near where Jazmir was killed.

Jazmir Tucker’s family files civil rights lawsuit over teen’s killing by Akron police officer

by Doug Brown November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Akron Police Lt. Michael Murphy, left, and Police Chief Brian Harding, right, on the steps of Akron Police Department headquarters on August 6, 2025. Murphy is fighting in court to be able take an exam to be considered for a promotion to captain, while Harding is defending the city's decision to prevent Murphy's promotion based on his years of experience in the lieutenant rank.

Black Akron Police lieutenant sues to delay captain’s exam city is preventing him from taking

by Doug Brown November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Flowers, photos, candles and other items make up a memorial on West Market Street for Tim Hutchinson, 25, who was killed in a crossfire of gunfire at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.

Highland Square business owners, residents, discuss plan to deal with security and safety issues

by Doug Brown October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik speaks during a press conference Wednesday morning in front of the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center in downtown Akron. At left is Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, at right is Akron Police Chief Brian Harding. "I don’t think comments about lawlessness are grounded in the realistic picture of what’s going on down here,” Malik said during the press conference.

Mayor, police present Akron crime statistics days after JD Vance claims of ‘lawlessness’

by Doug Brown August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

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