An Akron police officer fatally shot a man following an attempted traffic stop in the city’s North Hill neighborhood early Monday, according to the Akron Police Department.
AKRON, Ohio — Akron police fatally shot a driver following an attempted traffic stop in the city’s North Hill neighborhood early Monday, according to the Akron Police Department.
One dead in Akron after a chase and officer involved shooting overnight. APD says that they chased a driver from North Hill after a traffic stop, during the pursuit they say he fired shots out of the car. The chase ended in Bridgestone's parking lot with dozens of shots fired. pic.twitter.com/cyXHuDHfZb
The driver was shot by officers. Police say they immediately administered first aid until EMS arrived. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.“I heard two shots. I heard a bunch of police cars going down the road because I can see Main Street from my house,” said Richard Barnes, a resident. “Then I heard a bunch more shots, probably 30-40 more. And then a bunch more police cars flying past, so when I got down here they were taping everything off already.
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