In Akron, Ohio, a police officer fatally shot an armed suspect; both officers involved are on leave.

In Akron, Ohio, an armed suspect was fatally shot by a police officer on Thursday night. The incident occurred when two officers, one with about five years of experience, heard gunshots while working nearby and encountered the suspect with a firearm. The officer fired, striking the suspect who was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Both officers are on administrative leave, and investigations by the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Akron Police Department are underway.

November 29, 2024
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