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The family of a man, who was killed by Akron police, speaks out about getting mental health when needed
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - 39-year-old Marcus Leonard Smith was shot and killed by Akron Police following a traffic stop on Monday. Police say he stole a gun and a car and ended up in Akron where he was born. He was visiting from Cincinnati when police spotted the vehicle in Akron. Police say, he opened fire on them after the stop and they returned fire.
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 Marcus Smith days after the deadly Presidents' Day encounter.
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