Autumn Riddle, a public commenter, told Akron City Council that it has been eight months since the killing of Jasmine Tucker by Akron police officer Devon Fields and said there had been “no justice.” Riddle said Fields has been on paid leave since November and asked, “When this case was sent to Mahoning County, why wasn't Fields placed on unpaid leave?”

Acacia Reynolds, an independent candidate for Ward 1, echoed that criticism and framed it in comparative terms, saying the city “must condemn” violence against police but also hold police accountable when they are accused. “We cannot call ourselves a city of justice if we only raise our voices when the victim wears a uniform,” Reynolds said, adding that the council has offered “no answers, no transparency, no accountability” in Tucker’s case.

Kurt Reid spoke separately during public comment about neighborhood issues unrelated to the Tucker case; his remarks are covered in a different article. No council motion or formal action addressing the Tucker case occurred during the meeting.

Why it matters: Callers asked the council to push for transparency and administrative action in a high-profile officer-involved death. Speakers raised concerns about the city continuing to pay a named officer while criminal and administrative processes proceed and sought public acknowledgement and accountability from elected leaders.

What was discussed: Commenters asked whether the officer could have been placed on unpaid leave, lamented what they described as slow or insufficient investigation and communication, and urged the council to “call for answers.” Council members did not make a formal motion in response during the public comment period.

Context and limits: The remarks came during the meeting’s public comment period; the transcript shows repeated references to the victim as both “Jasmere” and “Jasmine Tucker.” The transcript records speakers’ accusations and requests but does not show any new investigatory or disciplinary action taken by the council at the meeting.

Ending: Public commenters left the council with explicit demands for transparency and accountability; the council did not announce follow-up steps on the record during this session.