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Grand jury declines to indict Akron police officers in killing of Jayland Walker

Eric Levenson, CNN April 17, 2023

CNN– A special grand jury in Ohio declined to indict the Akron police officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, dozens of times after a car chase last year. The grand jury concluded...

Eric Mansfield, University Spokesman, gives a statement at Allerton Fields Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation finds remains of canine

Anna Huntsman October 20, 2017

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation confirmed the remains of a dog were found in the field by Allerton.“The dog was placed out here possibly in the last 24 hours, likely by its owners,” said...

Kent man armed with machete shot and killed by police

Emily Mills December 17, 2015

A 25-year-old Kent man was shot and killed by Kent police early Thursday morning after wielding a machete at his family members and officers.Chief Michelle Lee said Douglas Yon was armed with a machete...

No update on homicide at off-campus apartment complex

Emily Mills July 23, 2015

Kent Police Department officials said there is no update on the homicide that took place at Lincolnwood Terrace, an off-campus apartment complex, earlier this month.Lt. Michael Lewis said the investigation...

Police investigating homicide at off-campus apartment

Emily Mills July 13, 2015

The Kent Police Department is investigating a homicide at Lincolnwood Terrace Apartments.Resident Franklin Benedict, 26, was found dead from gunshot wounds at 12:23 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8.Kent Police...

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