Seven Akron area churches are responding to the emotions generated by the grand jury decision not to indict eight Akron police officers in the shooting death of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.
AKRON, Ohio — Seven Akron area churches are responding to the protests, anger and emotions generated by the April 17 grand jury decision not to indict eight Akron police officers in the June 2022 shooting death of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.
Pastor Jeffery Dennis and the Mount Calvary Baptist Church hosted the first session on April 18, allowing members of the community to express and vent their feelings about the case and promote a continued peaceful response to the decision to not charge the officers involved. Pastor Dennis explained the church community discussions will also include licensed therapists and counselors who will help to address questions and concerns after autopsy reports confirm Akron police hit Walker with more than 40 shots while he was trying to run from the scene.
Pastor Deante Lavender, from the Remedy Church and the Love and Justice Coalition, also helped to organize the listening sessions. Lavender told News 5 that once the sessions are completed the Pastors will gather to determine if the community discussions should continue for an additional week.
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