Man killed by police Mon. in Akron identified

The family of a man, who was killed by Akron police, speaks out about getting mental health when needed
Police say he stole a gun and a car and ended up in Akron where he was born. He was visiting from Cincinnati when police spotted the vehicle in Akron. Police say, he opened fire o
Man killed by police Monday in Akron identified as 39-year-old from Cincinnati
The man who was killed by Akron police Monday in Summit Lake has been identified as a 39-year-old from Cincinnati.
Man killed by police in Akron identified after shootout
The driver of the vehicle fired upon the police officers. Officers returned fire, striking the driver of the vehicle at least once,” the Akron Police Department said in a pre
Man fatally shot by Akron police identified as 39-year-old man from Cincinnati
A 39-year-old man from Cincinnati has been identified as the suspect shot by Akron police on Monday morning. According to the Summit County medical examiner, the man has been identified as Marcus Smith. What happened?
Cincinnati native killed by Akron police was successful but struggled with mental illness, sister says
Marcus L. Smith taught sociology at the University of Cincinnati and was dismissed in spring 2023. Afterward he frequently tried to get help for his mental illness and depression.
Police: Cincinnati man shot, killed by Akron police after shooting at officers
A Cincinnati man is dead after being shot by police after officials said he fired at officers during a traffic stop in Akron.
Akron Police: Officers fatally shot suspect in stolen car who fired at them
Akron police officers fatally shot a man on Monday morning after they were fired upon during a traffic stop involving a stolen car.
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