54-year-old Michael Donnell Jones was fatally shot by police in a stolen U-Haul incident, with the officer on leave and investigation ongoing.
Akron police released bodycam footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting on August 17, where 54-year-old Michael Donnell Jones was shot after attempting to drive off in a stolen U-Haul truck with two officers partially inside. The officer involved is on paid administrative leave as the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducts an investigation, with the case to be submitted to the Summit County Grand Jury for evaluation. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik expressed condolences to Jones' family and emphasized the importance of open conversations about public safety in the city.
August 24, 2024
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