'The Department of Justice needs to step in to investigate immediately,' said former Ohio state Sen. NinaTurner.
, 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," thecontinued."Minutes later, Walker jumped out of the car and ran into a parking lot, with officers following."as authorities investigate the incident, during which the cops are believed to have fired more than 90 rounds.
"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, in a statement released Friday."The citizens of Akron deserve accountability and immediate transparency."
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