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An Akron police officer caught on video striking a 16-year-old high school student in the head has been placed on administrative leave.
The incident happened last Wednesday at Firestone Community Learning Center.
Video of the encounter shows an incident at the school's metal detectors in which the school's resource officer punched the student in the head at least three times.
A police report later stated the student had been holding a cell phone violating school policy.
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says that a use-of-force investigation is underway.