The Ohio BCI is investigating the shooting. The officer involved has been with the Akron Police Department for two-and-a-half years. They were not identified by APD.
An Akron police officer fatally shot a person while investigating an alleged stolen car overnight Saturday, police said.
According to a press release from the Akron Police Department, officers observed a car they say was stolen in the parking lot of a gas station in the 2200 block of East Avenue at around 1:04 a.m. Saturday. According to the police department, one of the officers fired two rounds at the suspect, later identified as a 54-year-old man, “during the course of the incident.”
Police say the officers “immediately” rendered first aid to the man, including “applying at least one chest seal.” The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police recovered a loaded gun from inside the car.
“When an incident such as this occurs, it is tragic for our city, and everyone impacted, especially …