Police Officer Shoots Teen Suspect With A Fake Gun
Date: NaT

On April 1 2024, Akron Police respond to a call claiming a teenage male was pointing a gun at homes near the intersection of Tonawanda Avenue and Newton Street. 

A male officer can be seen stopping his police car. As the officer exits his vehicle he noticing the fake gun and draws his weapon, he quickly fires hitting the teen in what appears to be his right hand, the officer then issued a verbal warning for the teen to show his hands. The teen can be heard yelling "It's fake It's fake".

Directly after the shooting, officers secured the crime scene and apply first aid tourniquet to the teen's hand. The teen was taken to the hospital and treated for his injury. The responding officer was a 9-year veteran of the department, and has been placed on paid administrative leave.

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