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    Local football coach helps police arrest armed teen

    By Talia Naquin,

    8 hours ago

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    AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – A pee-wee football coach helped officers catch a suspect.

    According to Akron police, a 14-year-old male shot a handgun into the air around 5 p.m. on Saturday near the Erie Island Ballfield.

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    An officer providing security for the game called for backup and rushed toward the suspect.

    One of the coaches joined in the pursuit and helped police capture the teen about a block away.

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    The teen faces multiple charges including inducing panic. He’s booked at the Summit County Juvenile Detention Facility.

    Police recovered a handgun near the scene.

    No one was hurt.

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    For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.

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    young
    6h ago
    his parents need to be responsible for him.
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