Man killed by police Mon. in Akron identified

Family of man killed in shootout with Akron police calls for mental health awareness
What led up to a shootout between a man in a stolen car and Akron police? That question continues to haunt the family of Marcus Smith days after the deadly Presidents' Day encounter.
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.
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.
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.
Feeding America president speaks on food insecurity at Akron Roundtable
Linda Nageotte, president and chief operating officer of Feeding America, spoke about the pervasiveness of food insecurity to ...
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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 ...
Soulful Vegan offers meatless soul food at new Downtown Akron location
The Soulful Vegan has relocated to 1720 Merriman Road in Downtown Akron. The bar and grill specializes in vegan soul food, ...
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Akron Soul Train presents new exhibits
AKRON — Akron Soul Train has announced the 15 artists and artist collectives selected for its 2025 Artist Residency Program..
Akron basketball score, recap vs. NIU | Zips extend streak, honor Enrique Freeman
The University of Akron men's basketball team hosted Northern Illinois on Tuesday. Here's how the Zips extended the nation's ...
From throwing up before Akron tryouts to the NBA: Enrique Freeman’s unbelievable journey – Terry Pluto
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Akron’s men’s basketball team retired Enrique Freeman’s No. 25 at halftime of the Zips' Tuesday game with ...
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Akron crews respond to snow, ice
1984 – 2025 Mark Edward LeFever, 40, of Coventry Township, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 19, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 31, 1984 and graduated ...
Auditor's report disputes Akron police's approval of officer punching man in face
Police officials found Officer Warren Spragg free of wrongdoing for punching Terrell Battles. An independent auditor says the ...