Ohio police are expected to release body camera footage and additional details Sunday on the shooting of Jayland Walker, which led to eight officers being placed on leave.
Akron police officers said that they attempted to pull over the 25-year-old Black motorist last week on unspecified traffic violation and were forced to chase him when he didn't pull over, according to a statement from the department. Police said officers"reported a firearm being discharged from the suspect vehicle" during their pursuit early Monday morning.A protester stares down an Akron police officer outside the Harold K.
Walker's family has questioned the use of deadly force against the 25-year-old. An attorney for the family,that he reviewed the body camera footage with the family. “He is just in a down sprint when he is dropped by I think the count is more than 90 shots,” DiCello told the Akron Beacon Journal. “Now how many of those land, according to our investigation right now, we’re getting details that suggest 60 to 80 wounds.”, NBC affiliate WKYC reported that Walker was hit dozens of times. NBC News has not obtained a copy of the autopsy.
Protesters have peacefully demonstrated in Akron for days, demanding more transparency and accountability in Walker's death. Eight officers were placed on administrative leave as part of protocol of a police shooting, the department said.
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