Raphael Thomas

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 11/3/2014

Place of the incident:

Akron, Summit, OH
Roslyn Ave & Orrin St

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.

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