Akron police fatally shot 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, sparking protests and a grand jury review.

Akron police fatally shot 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker on November 28 after hearing gunshots; two shell casings at the scene matched a gun found on Tucker. Body-camera footage showed Tucker had a loaded weapon. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating, and the case will go to a grand jury. The incident has spurred protests and questions about police use of force.

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