Union Defends Officer After Grand Jury Clearance | Cleveland News

Akron police union leader Brian Lucey is sounding the alarm, accusing the mayor of politically targeting Officer Fields — an officer cleared by a grand jury after fatally shooting 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker in November 2024. Body cam footage shows Tucker being shot multiple times, including in the back, during a chase — with a gun later found in his jacket. Lucey claims the mayor is pushing for Fields’ firing despite the investigation’s outcome and vows the union will fight any disciplinary action, calling it political persecution. Meanwhile, Tucker’s family and their legal team demand termination and have filed a wrongful death suit. Two officers, including Fields, are under review for discipline; charges haven’t been formally filed yet. Separately, Fields was placed on paid leave in May over a sexual assault allegation — uncharged, with the union insisting he denies it. This case underscores the high-stakes, often polarizing aftermath of officer-involved shootings — and sets the stage for a potential legal showdown between the union and city leadership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a18076a36081fa3