Officers received a call for two suspicious men who could be "casing" on Orrin Street near Roslyn Avenue. Two officers arrived and confronted the men. Police say one of the men became confrontational, so the officer attempted to take him into custody. During the struggle, police say shots were fired, killing Thomas. Witness says police were rough with his friend and shot him when he stood up and started to leave.
Victim's Name: Raphael Thomas
Agency Responsible: Akron County Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 3, 2014
County: Summit
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban