Officials in Akron, Ohio, released video of the pursuit and shooting of Jayland Walker, 25. The police chief said officers tried to stop Walker's car for unspecified traffic and equipment violations.
Protesters march along South High Street on Saturday in Akron, Ohio, calling for justice for Jayland Walker after he was fatally shot by police.
Police said a few minutes later the car slowed and Walker emerged from the still-moving vehicle wearing a ski mask and fled on foot. A handgun, a loaded magazine and a wedding ring were found on the seat and a casing consistent with the weapon was later found at the point where officers believed a shot came from the vehicle.
"Each officer independent of each other related that they felt that Mr. Walker had turned and was motioning and moving into a firing position," he said. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost vowed a"complete, fair and expert investigation" and cautioned that"body-worn camera footage is just one view of the whole picture – before drawing conclusions, the full review must take place."
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