On Monday, police arrested a total of six people.
AKRON, Ohio - According to Akron police, there were no arrests or major incidents during Jayland Walker protests Tuesday.
On Monday, police arrested a total of six people after several hours of protests over the grand jury decision not to indict any officers in connection with the fatal shooting of Walker last June. According to Akron police, a caravan of protesters started blocking traffic and committing traffic violations around 7:40 p.m. Monday in the areas of West Akron, East Akron and S. Main Street.Police said over 60 vehicles were involved and created “a risk to public safety and an undeniable concern for uninvolved citizens traveling in the area.” Officers added some drivers were blocking traffic and others were creating disturbances.
Officers began making traffic stops and said during several stops, people approached them on foot while others yelled obscenities from the distance. During two traffic stops, police said at least two illegal handguns were recovered. According to Akron police, they also heard gunshots in the area of S. Main Street and E. Wilbeth Road around 8:40 p.m. and someone set off fireworks on Main Street. No injuries were reported.Emmanuel Evans, charged with criminal trespassHeather Kaiser, charged with open containerAkron police arrest 6 people during Jayland Walker protests
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