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09-08-2025
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New video: Akron police confront suspect using stolen SUV as battering ram
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Newly released video shows the chaotic scene that unfolded in May when Akron police confronted a suspect who was using a stolen SUV to ram into an apartment and then crashed into police cruisers as officers tried to stop the bizarre attack. FOX 8 News requested dash camera and body video of the incident on May 5. Akron police released the video on Tuesday. Dozens of video clips show the chaos that officers encountered. They responded to the call about a suspect using the stolen SUV to intentionally crash into a car and force the vehicle through the wall of an apartment on Tate Terrace, rented by the mother of a woman he once dated. As the man continued to ram into the apartment, he hit the gas meter, causing a gas leak. I-Team: Police chief speaks out on 'chaos' at Cleveland Heights City Hall When the first officers arriving at the scene attempted to stop the suspect, Mikal Gamble 31, of Warrensville Heights, used the SUV to crash into their cruiser several times before speeding away. After a wild chase through the streets of the surrounding neighborhood, the officers caught up with Gamble, but he continued to use the SUV as a weapon and backed up into their cruiser at a high speed and drove away. When they caught up, he used the SUV to hit them again. Gamble once again drove away, but the pursuit came to an end when he tried to turn around in a driveway. Officers used their cruiser to crash into the SUV and the impact pinned the vehicle against a tree. They then moved in and arrested Gamble. As a result of his use of the SUV as a weapon and the injuries suffered by the officers, he is facing charges that include multiple counts of assault on a law enforcement officer. 2 in custody after pursuit ends on I-90: North Olmsted police He was also charged with inducing panic, failure to comply with police, vandalism, criminal damaging and obstructing official business. Detectives contend that Gamble stole the SUV and used it as a battering ram to seek revenge against the woman he once dated by destroying the apartment she shared with her mother. Investigators said it was the quick and aggressive response by the officers that stopped the attack before anyone at the apartment complex was injured or killed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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07-07-2025
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Shooting at local school parking lot, more than a dozen injured
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – More than a dozen people were injured in a shooting incident that unfolded in the parking lot of an Akron Public School. According to school officials, at about 3 a.m. on Monday, July 7, a shooting took place during a 'large gathering' in the Mason Community Learning Center parking lot. Man, 73, killed in overnight fire in Euclid 'It appears the school property was randomly chosen for this altercation,' said a school spokesperson in a press release. 'Four young people, ranging in age from 14 to 20, sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. In addition to the gunfire, more than a dozen other individuals were injured by vehicles fleeing the scene.' School is currently on break for the summer. Officials said no damage was caused to the school building or the nearby recreation center. Unusual bee attack leaves 24 injured, 3 critically 'We are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts are with all those affected,' said Dr. Stacey Hodoh, Director of Strategic Communications for Akron Public Schools in the release. 'We are grateful for the swift response of the Akron Police Department and emergency action agencies, and are fully cooperating with their investigation. Our priority remains the safety and well-being of our students and the entire Akron community.' Investigators reportedly recovered shell casings as part of their ongoing investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-06-2025
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Video: See suspects in violent Akron home invasion
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Akron police have released surveillance photos of the suspects in a 'terrifying and traumatic' home invasion, who allegedly shot a 25-year-old woman multiple times. Officers responded to a reported shooting just after 9:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23, at a home in the 300 block of East Crosier Street, according to a news release. That's near the Grant Street intersection. Search continues for dad who went missing in Cuyahoga River The photos show four masked suspects approaching the rear door of the home, three of whom appear to be armed with handguns, according to the release. One suspect was carrying a backpack. Officers arrived on scene to find the woman had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to her legs and abdomen. She was transported to an Akron hospital. The police department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating. No arrests have been made. 'This was a terrifying and traumatic event,' reads a Wednesday afternoon update. 'Our detectives are actively working to identify these individuals. Any information, even the smallest detail, could make the difference in solving this case.' Cause determined after fire breaks out at Rocky River Brewing Company, injuring 2 firefighters Anyone who can offer information on the investigation is urged to call Akron detectives at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2TIP (330-375-2847). Anonymous tips can also be provided by: Calling Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS (330-434-2677) Texting TIPSCO with your tip to 274637 Downloading the Akron Police Department app and texting Tips411 or visiting the police department's website Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-06-2025
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‘Senseless tragedy': 15-year-old boy killed in Akron shooting
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A teenage boy died after a shooting in Akron Friday evening. According to Akron Police, officers responded to a shooting call near the intersection of South Rhodes Avenue and Oberlin Court around 5:30 p.m. Heavy rainfall leads to sewage overflow at Edgewater Beach At the scene, officers found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. The boy was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later, police said in a news release. Detectives from the Juvenile, Major Crimes, and Crime Scene units responded to investigate and process the scene for evidence. 'No Kings' rallies throughout NE Ohio Saturday 'Today our city is grieving the loss of a 15-year-old boy whose life was taken by gun violence. Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and people impacted by this senseless tragedy. I cannot overstate how deeply this affects us all. The Akron Police Department is fully committed to finding those responsible and bringing justice to this family. We will not rest until we have answers,' Chief Brian Harding is quoted in the news release. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 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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08-06-2025
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1 dead, 1 injured in domestic dispute stabbing in Akron
A 22-year-old man is dead after suffering multiple stab wounds early Saturday morning during a domestic altercation in Akron, according to Lt. Michael Murphy of the Akron Police Department.
