Akron Police Shooting of 15-Year-Old Sparks Outcry and Review

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Body-camera footage released by Akron police shows the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker by an officer on Thanksgiving night, raising concerns over the use of lethal force and delayed medical aid. The footage, which lacks clarity on the events leading to the shooting, has prompted Akron's mayor to question the officers' actions and the use of assault rifles. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio bureau of criminal investigation, while the family and their attorneys criticize the police's aggressive tactics and handling of the situation.
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