Akron, Ohio, fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old | AP News
- AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Officials in Akron, Ohio, have fired a police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old boy while also announcing Friday that the city has agreed to pay $4.75 million to the teen’s family.
- The settlement, which still needs a judge’s approval, came after the family filed a lawsuit against the city.
- Police have said that Jazmir Tucker was carrying a loaded weapon when he was shot in November 2024.
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- AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Officials in Akron, Ohio, have fired a police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old boy while also announcing Friday that the city has agreed to pay $4.75 million to the teen’s family.
- The settlement, which still needs a judge’s approval, came after the family filed a lawsuit against the city.
- Police have said that Jazmir Tucker was carrying a loaded weapon when he was shot in November 2024.
Sources: AP