Akron Police Release Body-Cam Footage of Shooting

In Akron, Ohio, police released body-camera footage showing the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker on Thanksgiving evening, which the city's mayor described as 'deeply troubling.' The video suggests an officer immediately fired upon encountering Tucker and that a group of officers waited approximately seven minutes before approaching him after he was shot. Mayor Shammas Malik criticized the delay in rendering aid, stating it was 'unacceptable' and raised concerns over the officer's decision to use his personal rifle, as the department allows officers to carry privately-owned firearms. Investigators have noted that Tucker was found with a gun in his jacket, but questions remain about the justification for lethal force. The delays in activating body cameras and providing first aid have drawn scrutiny, with Malik questioning police protocols. Tucker's family expressed their devastation over the incident, remembering him fondly.