Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family
Summary
Akron, Ohio, fired a police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker and agreed to pay $4.75 million to the teen’s family in a lawsuit settlement. The officer was fired for breaking department rules, including not giving proper medical aid and misusing a body camera, while the police union disagrees with the firing.Key Facts
- Jazmir Tucker was a 15-year-old boy shot by an Akron police officer in November 2024.
- Police said Tucker had a loaded gun and was chased after officers heard gunshots.
- Officer Davon Fields was dismissed for violating multiple police policies, including medical aid and body camera use.
- The city agreed to pay $4.75 million to Tucker’s family, pending a judge’s approval.
- Akron’s mayor highlighted issues with the police response, including delayed camera use and slow medical help.
- A grand jury decided not to indict Officer Fields nearly a year before the firing.
- The local police union called the firing unfair and plans to contest it.
- Body camera videos showed parts of the incident but had limited views due to the officer’s weapon blocking the camera.
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