Akron, Ohio, has fired a police officer who shot and killed a 15-year-old boy in November 2024. The city has also agreed to pay $4.75 million to the teen’s family as part of a lawsuit settlement.
Officer Fired for Policy Violations
Officer Davon Fields was fired for multiple policy violations, including failing to provide medical aid and violating the department’s body-worn camera policy. The mayor also cited other issues related to a separate criminal allegation involving Fields.
A grand jury decided against indicting the officer nearly a year ago. The bodycam video of the shooting raised questions, including why officers didn’t immediately turn on their cameras and why it took so long to provide first aid.
The head of Akron’s police union called the firing unjust and said the officer was being used as a ‘political scapegoat.’ The union plans to fight the firing.
Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.
