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Two Officers Rewriting Akron’s Future
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
Akron’s gun violence crisis is escalating—with over 700 shooting-related calls this year, a 15% jump from last year, and 13 lives lost, including two kids. In response, two hometown officers, Ron Massengill and Laymon Carter, are turning their pain into purpose. Carter launched “I Am a King,” a nonprofit spotlighting youth potential, teaching life skills, and steering kids away from violence. Just one month in, 15 kids are already benefiting, with a goal of 50 by year’s end. These young participants say seeing positive role models and learning better choices is life-changing. Both officers know the work is long-term, but they’re determined to break the cycle and give Akron’s youth a future worth fighting for. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/adfdda37189d5f44