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Police and investigators on the scene at Ryan Place Apartment complex on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. The police were called around 4:15 p.m. when shots were reported.

Police investigating shooting at Ryan Place apartments

Karl Schneider February 7, 2016

The Kent Police Department responded to a shooting at 1632 E. Main St. Apt. 303 in Ryan Place Apartments around 4:15 p.m. Sunday night.Captain Jim Prusha confirmed one person was shot and died at the scene...

A man armed with a machete was shot and killed by Kent police early Thursday morning. Four Kent city police officers have been placed on administrative leave during the investigation.

Four Kent police officers involved in shooting identified

Emily Mills December 22, 2015

Four Kent police officers involved in Thursday's shooting of a man armed with a machete have been identified.Officers Benjamin Darrah, Dominic Poe, Michael Carnahan and Sean Driscoll have been placed on...

Armed suspect killed in officer-involved shooting off-campus

Emily Mills December 17, 2015

A Kent police officer shot and killed an armed suspect about one mile north of campus early Thursday morning. According to Newsnet5 in Cleveland, officers were called to a home in the 600 block of Virginia...

Sam Karam

Opinion: What are we waiting for?

Samantha Karam December 9, 2015

I wish I could say with absolute certainty that the shooting in San Bernardino, California last week will spark active reform regarding gun control in America, but that’s not true. The truth is Americans...

People evacuate the scene of a mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015.

Deaths and injuries reported in shooting in California

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — One or more gunmen believed to be wearing military-style gear opened fire Wednesday at a Southern California social services center, killing an undisclosed number of people...

EMS responds to shooting at Colorado Planned Parenthood

Suspect in the Planned Parenthood shooting in Colorado on Friday to stand trial today

TV2, Kiana Duncan, Angelo Angel November 30, 2015

Monday's FlashCast features TV2's Kiana Duncan and Angelo Angel discussing the mass-shooting at Planned Parenthood in Colorado as well as Kent State President Beverly Warren's planned contribution for...

Our View: Is this the new normal?

KS Editors October 28, 2015

An advisory message flashed across phone screens in the early hours of Wednesday morning, alerting students that Kent State police were investigating the sound of gunshots near Centennial Court and Tri-Towers....

Police identify downtown shooting victim

Skye McEowen October 22, 2015

The Kent Police Department identified the victim of Saturday morning’s downtown shooting as Reco Clinkscales Jr., 24, of Cleve- land, who sustained a gunshot wound and is still being treated for his...

Portage County Sheriff David Doak reflects on service during May 4

Alexandra Valverde May 1, 2015

TV2 interviews Sheriff David Doak about May 4th from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Our View: A snapshot of life

April 19, 2015

Summary: With the murder of a college student in Kentucky, we must always remember that life can radically change in an instant. Early Friday morning, Jonathan Krueger was shot and killed while walking...

Kent police officer on leave after shooting

Candace Monacelli March 20, 2015

Kent city police officer on leave after shooting from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Mass notification system with massive updates

Katie Chilson February 8, 2015

When an emergency happens on campus notifications are sent out as soon as possible. Last year on April 2, the tones signaling an emergency message were ringing throughout buildings everywhere on Kent State...