Akron on Edge After Police Shooting
Eight Officers Placed on Leave
Protests Continue
Akron, Ohio is on edge this Fourth of July one week after the fatal police shooting of a 25-year-old Black man. WEB
Jayland Walker was shot and killed by police officers on June 27 after a traffic stop. Officers say Walker fired a gun at them, but his family disputes this claim, WEB CNN
Following the release of the videos, hundreds of protesters marched in downtown Akron demanding justice. WEB Daniel Lozada for The New York Times
Akron has faced multiple nights of protests since Walker's death. Eight officers who were involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave. WEB
The city has been tense since the shooting, and there are concerns that the protests could turn violent. The city has declared a state of emergency and has imposed a curfew. WEB
The shooting has sparked nationwide outrage and has led to calls for police reform. The FBI is investigating the shooting.
The family of Jayland Walker has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Akron and the police officers involved in the shooting.
The city of Akron is on edge as the community continues to mourn the loss of Jayland Walker. The protests are likely to continue, and the city is bracing for more unrest.
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