Bodycam footage from the Akron Police Department shows an officer shooting a 36-year-old man 15 times during a violent encounter on November 11. Police were responding to a 911 call about a man allegedly brandishing a firearm outside Karam’s Lounge, but authorities did not recover any weapon after the incident, raising questions about the use of deadly force.
The footage captures a quick sequence wherein the officer exited his cruiser and commanded the man to show his hands before opening fire within seconds. The man, reported to be in critical condition after undergoing multiple surgeries, was ultimately subdued and handcuffed, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Akron Police Department’s internal review. City officials emphasize the necessity for policy reviews in light of this disturbing event.
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