The department says the officer saw the teen with a loaded gun before firing. The suspect, since identified as 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, later died at the hospital.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is urging the community to "reserve judgement" until BCI completes its investigation into the fatal shooting.

Akron's Mayor Malik has addressed the fatal officer-involved shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, promising an independent investigation.

A suspect was fatally shot by an Akron police officer late Thursday night after officers responded to gunfire near East Avenue and Vernon Odom Blvd.

Officers were called to the area for an unrelated report but while they were there, officers heard gunshots and left their vehicle to investigate.

Authorities are investigating a fatal incident resulting in the death of an unknown 15-year-old male by Akron police Thursday night in Sherbondy Hill.

Akron police are investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old male injured Saturday in East Akron, authorities said. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of Eugene Avenue at about 9:56 p.

An Akron police officer shot and killed a 15-year-old Maple Heights youth who was carrying a loaded gun Thursday night, authorities say.