Akron fires police officer who shot teen, cites 2 other use-of-force incidents
Akron Officer Ryan Westlake, who has been scrutinized for shooting a teen who had a fake gun, has been terminated for two other use-of-force incidents.
Akron officer who shot 15-year-old fired for unrelated force incidents as charges dropped against teenager for carrying fake gun
An Akron police officer who shot a 15-year-old last month was fired Monday, the same day a Summit County judge agreed to dismiss charges against the teen for carrying a fake gun. Ryan Westlake, 33, has been a veteran with the Akron Police Department for 9 years.
Akron officer who shot 15-year-old terminated for seperate ‘use of force’ investigations
Police said Officer Ryan Westlake was terminated due to a December 2023 incident and a March incident, not based on the officer-involved shooting incident from April 1, which is still an ongoing investigation.
Akron police shooting: Charge dropped against teen who was shot by officer while carrying fake gun
Tavion Koonce-Williams had been charged with carrying a fake gun in the incident where he was shot in the hand by Akron police. The Ohio BCI is reviewing the case.
Akron officer who shot 15-year-old holding toy gun terminated for previous use of force incidents
The Summit County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday that requested the complaint brought against a teen who had a fake gun and was shot by an Akron officer be dismissed.
Akron officer terminated over use-of-force violations
Akron Police Department fires Officer Ryan Westlake, on leave for shooting teen, for unrelated use of force incidents
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