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Akron Police Officer Fired After Shooting 15-Year-Old; City Settles for $4.75M

Akron, Ohio, has fired Officer Davon Fields following the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker and agreed to a $4.75 million settlement with Tucker's family. The officer was dismissed for policy violations, including failure to provide medical aid and issues with body camera usage.

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