The department says the officer saw the teen with a loaded gun before firing. The suspect, since identified as 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, later died at the hospital.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is urging the community to "reserve judgment" until BCI completes its investigation into the fatal shooting.

Officers were called to the area for an unrelated report but while they were there, officers heard gunshots and left their vehicle to investigate.