Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family
In this image from police body camera video provided by the Akron, Ohio Police Department, officers display their weapons as they confront 15-year-old boy Jazmir Tucker in Akron, Ohio, late Nov. 28, 2024. (Akron Police Department via AP) 2026-08-14T18:31:12Z AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Of.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from AP says: In this image from police body camera video provided by the Akron, Ohio Police Department, officers display their weapons as they confront 15-year-old boy Jazmir Tucker in Akron, Ohio, late Nov. 28, 2024. (Akron Police Department via AP) 2026-08-14T18:31:12Z AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Of.
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- Published: Aug 14, 2026, 6:53 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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