More details, body cam footage revealed in fatal Akron police shooting скачать в хорошем качестве

More details, body cam footage revealed in fatal Akron police shooting

The Akron Police Department provided an update Saturday afternoon about a shooting incident involving Akron police that left a Cincinnati man dead. According to officials, the shooting happened on Monday morning in Summit County when officers received a call regarding an alleged stolen gun and vehicle. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is investigating the incident. Akron police Sgt. Utomhin Okoh told 3News that when officers located the vehicle, a white Toyota Camry, there was an exchange of gunfire at around 8:45 a.m. near Lakeshore Boulevard and Kenmore Boulevard. The driver of the reported stolen vehicle allegedly fired several rounds at officers, who then returned fire, striking him once. Officials said officers attempted life-saving measures on the suspect before transporting him to Akron General Medical Center. In an update on Monday afternoon, Akron police stated that the driver, who has since been identified as 39-year-old Marcus Leonard Smith from Cincinnati, died as a result of his injuries. On Saturday, the Akron Police Department said the keys to a vehicle that was taken during a robbery in Columbus the morning of the shooting were recovered from Smith's pocket. The police department also released photographs of a handgun they say was recovered while investigators processed the scene. Officers had seen the gun in the street "just prior to beginning lifesaving efforts," police said. Read more: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/loc... -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   / wkyc.channel3   Twitter:   / wkyc   Instagram:   / wkyc3   Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app