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3 days ago
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Akron police release bodycam footage of officer-involved shooting involving Calvin Hunt
Akron police on May 31 released body camera footage showing an incident involving a 45-year-old man accused of shooting at others in an apartment building before exchanging gunfire with officers. One of the officers involved with the May 25 shooting has been with the Akron Police Department for two years, while the other joined the force a year ago, according to to the video's narration. Both have been placed on paid administrative leave per departmental procedure. The man in the video, Calvin Hunt, faces three charges of felonious assault, according to Lt. Michael Murphy. Police apprehended Hunt on the afternoon of May 26 — Memorial Day. Another man, a 33-year-old, was placed in custody May 25 for his alleged involvement in firing a weapon in the lobby of the apartment complex at 440 E. Sherman St. near the University of Akron. In an afternoon news conference on May 26, Murphy and Akron Police Chief Brian Harding declined to name the 33-year-old in custody. Murphy said the 33-year-old discharged a firearm, but not at officers; he has not been charged with any crime. One of the suspects' bullets hit a 27-year-old woman in the leg. She sustained a non-life-threatening injury. It hasn't been determined which suspect shot the woman. The video begins with a 911 call to police from the woman who was shot in her leg. The caller told dispatchers that the man who shot her "ran out the front door." The narration states that as the officers arrived on scene around 11:30 p.m. May 25, they heard gunshots nearby, as well as someone in the parking lot yelling, "he's right there!" As officers approached, they encountered a man with a gun who began shooting at them. The officers returned fire as they took cover behind parked vehicles in the parking lot. Once the gunfire ceased, the officers returned to their police cruiser. One of the officers involved sustained a minor leg injury but was not struck by a bullet, Harding said in the May 26 news conference. An updated news release from the police department said the injured officer was treated at the scene. The Office of Professional Standards and Accountability will be conducting a separate internal investigation on the incident. The results will then be provided to Harding and Akron Police Auditor Anthony Finnell. Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans can be reached at tbeans@ and on Twitter @TawneyBeans. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron police bodycam video shows details of officer-involved shooting
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3 days ago
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Akron police investigating shooting that killed 24-year-old man
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Little information is known about a fatal shooting in Akron early Saturday morning. According to a news release from Akron Police, officers responded to the 600 block of Darrow Rd. around 3:45 a.m. on reports of a shooting. 'Reckless and dangerous': 1 arrested after Elyria shooting At the scene, officers located a 24-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers performed first aid on the victim before he was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureauat 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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Teenager, man injured in Akron shooting
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A weekend shooting sent two people, including a teenager, to the hospital. Man dies, stabbed multiple times on Mother's Day: Medical Examiner According to Akron Police, officers responded to a shooting in the 900 block of Palmetto Ave. around 12:45 p.m. Sunday. At the scene, they found a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the torso, and a 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the arm. Both victims were taken to local hospitals with non life-threatening injuries, police said. Father killed two sons, wife in deadly stabbing: Investigators Multiple shell casings were recovered at the scene. Police did not say what may have led to the shootings and the incident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-05-2025
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Man dies after stabbing: Akron PD
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A man died after a stabbing Saturday night, and police say the suspect and the victim knew each other. Berea police announce unexpected death of 'valued' officer Officers responded to the 1600 block of Cromwell Dr. around 8:11 p.m. where they located a 52-year-old man with critical injuries, according to a news release from the Akron Police Department. The victim, who wasn't named by police, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. 'The suspect, who is known to the victim, fled the scene after the incident,' police wrote in the news release. 2 dead after separate crashes in Akron The investigation is in its preliminary stages and additional updates will be provided whenthey become available. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureauat 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-05-2025
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Mail carrier robbed at gunpoint, 2 arrested
Two men were arrested in connection to the armed robbery of a postal worker, according to Akron Police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] According to CBS affiliate WOIO, 18-year-old Aarynn Rodgers and 20-year-old Dennis Harris were arrested Wednesday. WOIO says police believe they targeted the mail carrier for his arrow key to open mail boxes. Rogers wore a ski mask as he flashed a gun at the mail carrier, according to WOIO. TRENDING STORIES: Woman killed in arson almost 20 years ago; police searching for new answers High school lacrosse player dies from injury during game 'It might explode;' Woman arrested after leaving purse at Ohio restaurant The mail carrier gave up his keys and Rogers left the scene in a getaway car allegedly driven by Harris, WOIO says. Officers tracked the car to a nearby apartment building and found the suspects. They were taken into custody after a short foot chase and officers were able to recover the key, according to WOIO. Rodgers was charged with aggravated robbery and Harris was charged with obstruction of justice, according to WOIO. Both Rodgers and Harris are in Summit County Jail. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
