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J’Air Bell, a senior at North High School, was shot to death in a car near his school on Aug. 9. Mayor Shammas Malik expressed sorrow, and authorities have not made any arrests.
A 19‑year‑old North High School football player was shot and killed in Akron, Ohio, on August 9, 2024. Friends, family and coaches remember his kindness, determination and dreams of working with animals, while investigators work to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Vikings aim to build on a modest record with a core group of experienced players and a wave of talented newcomers, facing a challenging slate of early-season games.