Bodycam footage released on July 3, 2022 shows Akron police shooting 25-year-old Jayland Walker. (Photo: Screengrab)
Jul 03, 2022
Ohio authorities on Sunday released bodycam footage showing Akron police officers shooting Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, upwards of 60 times.
As the Washington Postreported, officers "tried to stop Walker's vehicle at about 12:30 am Monday for investigation of an unspecified traffic violation and chased him when he did not pull over, they said."
"The Akron Police Department said a gun was fired from the vehicle during the pursuit--an allegation that Walker's family has disputed," the Post continued. "Minutes later, Walker jumped out of the car and ran into a parking lot, with officers following."
Eight officers involved in Walker's killing have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate the incident, during which the cops are believed to have fired more than 90 rounds.
Watch the bodycam footage (warning: the video is disturbing):
\u201c\u26a0\ufe0fWarning: GRAPHIC\n\nAkron Police just released the body camera footage of the killing of Jayland Walker.\n\nJayland was unarmed and running away when police opened fire, firing 90 shots, hitting him 60.\n\nThe Department of Justice needs to step in to investigate immediately.\u201d— Nina Turner (@Nina Turner) 1656871289
The killing sparked outrage and protests in Akron, and the release of video footage is expected to be met with additional demonstrations on Sunday.
"Firing 90 times on anyone unarmed is more than excessive, it's inhumane, unjust, and immoral," Dr. N. J. Akbar, president of the Akron School Board, said in a statement released Friday. "The citizens of Akron deserve accountability and immediate transparency."
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Ohio authorities on Sunday released bodycam footage showing Akron police officers shooting Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, upwards of 60 times.
As the Washington Postreported, officers "tried to stop Walker's vehicle at about 12:30 am Monday for investigation of an unspecified traffic violation and chased him when he did not pull over, they said."
"The Akron Police Department said a gun was fired from the vehicle during the pursuit--an allegation that Walker's family has disputed," the Post continued. "Minutes later, Walker jumped out of the car and ran into a parking lot, with officers following."
Eight officers involved in Walker's killing have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate the incident, during which the cops are believed to have fired more than 90 rounds.
Watch the bodycam footage (warning: the video is disturbing):
\u201c\u26a0\ufe0fWarning: GRAPHIC\n\nAkron Police just released the body camera footage of the killing of Jayland Walker.\n\nJayland was unarmed and running away when police opened fire, firing 90 shots, hitting him 60.\n\nThe Department of Justice needs to step in to investigate immediately.\u201d— Nina Turner (@Nina Turner) 1656871289
The killing sparked outrage and protests in Akron, and the release of video footage is expected to be met with additional demonstrations on Sunday.
"Firing 90 times on anyone unarmed is more than excessive, it's inhumane, unjust, and immoral," Dr. N. J. Akbar, president of the Akron School Board, said in a statement released Friday. "The citizens of Akron deserve accountability and immediate transparency."
Ohio authorities on Sunday released bodycam footage showing Akron police officers shooting Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, upwards of 60 times.
As the Washington Postreported, officers "tried to stop Walker's vehicle at about 12:30 am Monday for investigation of an unspecified traffic violation and chased him when he did not pull over, they said."
"The Akron Police Department said a gun was fired from the vehicle during the pursuit--an allegation that Walker's family has disputed," the Post continued. "Minutes later, Walker jumped out of the car and ran into a parking lot, with officers following."
Eight officers involved in Walker's killing have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate the incident, during which the cops are believed to have fired more than 90 rounds.
Watch the bodycam footage (warning: the video is disturbing):
\u201c\u26a0\ufe0fWarning: GRAPHIC\n\nAkron Police just released the body camera footage of the killing of Jayland Walker.\n\nJayland was unarmed and running away when police opened fire, firing 90 shots, hitting him 60.\n\nThe Department of Justice needs to step in to investigate immediately.\u201d— Nina Turner (@Nina Turner) 1656871289
The killing sparked outrage and protests in Akron, and the release of video footage is expected to be met with additional demonstrations on Sunday.
"Firing 90 times on anyone unarmed is more than excessive, it's inhumane, unjust, and immoral," Dr. N. J. Akbar, president of the Akron School Board, said in a statement released Friday. "The citizens of Akron deserve accountability and immediate transparency."
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