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2 days ago
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17-year-old shot on the campus of LeBron James' school in Ohio
Authorities are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot on the campus of Lebron James' I Promise School in Akron over the weekend, according to our CBS affiliate WOIO-19 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The shooting was reported on West Market Street around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after car crashes into tree, catches on fire Man found with over 200 grams of heroin, cocaine during traffic stop Deputies searching for man accused of stealing a package from someone's porch in Greene County Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim had already been taken to an area hospital. WOIO-19 reported that authorities found nearly two dozen shell casings on scene. It is unclear how serious the victim's injuries are or if any arrests have been made. LeBron James' I Promise School serves students in first grade through eighth grade and is part of the Akron Public School District, WOIO-19 reported. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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19-05-2025
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Ohio high school hit by gunfire, police say
A high school in Ohio was hit by gunfire over the weekend, according to our CBS affiliate, WOIO-19 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The school resource officer for Akron Public Schools Buchtel CLC was notified Monday morning that the building was hit by at least one bullet. TRENDING STORIES: Body of 5-year-old girl found; third death in Ohio train collision 4 men arrested during local prostitution sting Area pharmacist accused of stealing more than 32K pills over 2 years WOIO-19 reported that Akron police Lieutenant Michael Murphy said investigators determined that the incident occurred the day before. Officers initially responded to reports of juveniles running near the 600 block of Dorchester Road on Sunday. Murphy said witnesses reported seeing one person with a gun walking near the high school. Other people reported that they heard multiple gunshots in the area, according to WOIO-19. Officers saw several juveniles run away from the area when they arrived on scene. WOIO-19 reported that authorities found a gun in the backyard of a nearby house. No injuries were reported in this shooting, according to Akron police. It is not clear where the bullet was found at the high school or who found it. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at (330) 375-2490 or (330) 375-2Tip. Anonymous tips can be given to the Summit County Crimestoppers by texting TIPSCO to 274637 or calling (330) 434-COPS. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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12-05-2025
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Can you help? Ohio parents wanted for death of 3-year-old son
Authorities are looking for an Ohio mother and father wanted for their 3-year-old boy's death, according to our CBS affiliate, WOIO-19. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said officers responded to reports of an unresponsive child in the 3100 block of Gilbert Circle NE at 9:30 p.m. on May 5. TRENDING STORIES: 17-year-old high school student driving BMW killed in crash on U.S. 68 Area hardware store to close after 80 years of service $95M Apple settlement deadline looms; how you can get your slice from the Siri recording case The 3-year-old boy was found in his bed not breathing, WOIO-19 reported. Medics took the child to the hospital, where he later died. The Canton Police Department identified the boy as Berko Givens. Detectives now have arrest warrants for the child's parents, Demetres S. Givens, 42, and Jamie L. Thompson, 37, according to WOIO-19. They are both wanted on involuntary manslaughter and endangering children charges. Gabbard told WOIO-19 that Givens and Thompson have not been found. Anyone with information on their whereabouts or any other information on the boy's death is asked to call the Canton Police Communications Center at 330-649-5800, the Canton Police Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144, or the U.S. Marshals Task Force at 1-877-WANTED-2. Anyone who wants to report an anonymous tip can use the Stark County Crime Stoppers or Tip411. According to WOIO-19, a photo of Thompson was not immediately available. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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12-05-2025
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WW2 era hand grenade, ammunition found in Ohio home
Authorities removed World War II-era ammunition from an Ohio home last week, according to our CBS affiliate in Cleveland, WOIO-19 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] A Westlake resident reached out to the fire department after finding possible WWII grenades and anti-aircraft shells in the basement of their new home. TRENDING STORIES: Military vehicle drifts over interstate wall, crashes onto street below Driver crashes while picking up phone on floor, killing 46-year-old motorcyclist Area hardware store to close after 80 years of service Fire crews quickly responded to the resident and warned them not to touch it, WOIO-19 reported. Westlake Police officers contacted the resident to find out where they lived. Shortly after, the bomb squad unit was called to the house. According to WOIO-19, the items were identified as one Japanese hand grenade and two US WWII anti-aircraft shells. The bomb squad x-rayed the munitions on scene and found no explosive hazard. The resident gave the munitions to the officers, who will properly dispose of them. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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06-05-2025
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Human remains found in trash bag identified through dental records; 2 men now facing charges
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Two men are now facing charges in connection with human remains that were found in a trash bag in Summit County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7 previously reported that officers found a trash bag with human remains in it while investigating a fight between two men on May 2. While officers were speaking to the men, one of them mentioned the human remains. TRENDING STORIES: The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the remains as 22-year-old Xavier Menefee of Canton, CBS affiliate WOIO-19 reported. The medical examiner said Menefee was identified through dental records. His remains were found in the area of a homeless encampment in the 300 block of Silver Street. Now, 54-year-old Anthony Fields and 34-year-old Kurth Conaway are both charged with abuse of a corpse, WOIO-19 reported. They are both being held in the Summit County Jail. The investigation is ongoing. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
