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Family of man killed in shootout with Akron police calls for mental health awareness

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What led up to a shootout between a man in a stolen car and Akron police?That question continues to haunt the family of 39-year-old Marcus Smith days after the deadly Presidents' Day encounter in a Summit Lake neighborhood.RELATED: Man fatally shot by Akron police identified as 39-year-old man from CincinnatiRelatives of Marcus are now speaking out. They believe struggles with mental health played a role in the tragedy, and they're urging more m…

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Family of man killed in shootout with Akron police calls for mental health awareness

What led up to a shootout between a man in a stolen car and Akron police?That question continues to haunt the family of 39-year-old Marcus Smith days after the deadly Presidents' Day encounter in a Summit Lake neighborhood.RELATED: Man fatally shot by Akron police identified as 39-year-old man from CincinnatiRelatives of Marcus are now speaking out. They believe struggles with mental health played a role in the tragedy, and they're urging more m…

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Cincinnati native killed by Akron police was successful but struggled with mental illness, sister says

Marcus L. Smith taught sociology at the University of Cincinnati and was dismissed in spring 2023. Afterward he frequently tried to get help for his mental illness and depression.

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Akron Beacon Journal broke the news in on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
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