AKRON, Ohio — (AKRON, Ohio) -- The eight officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker, the 25-year-old Black man killed during an attempted traffic stop in Akron, Ohio, have been reinstated, according to the Akron Police Department.
Some community leaders are opposing the move, saying it will lead to"the erosion of any trust remaining between the community and police."
"I recognize that this decision will have an impact. And there may be some community concern, but I didn't take this decision lightly," Mylett told the local station."And I think this decision is in the best interests of the citizens and businesses of Akron." Mylett did not respond to ABC News' request for comment. But on Oct. 25, he released a response letter to the Akron community, saying the decision was not made"in haste," that he still thinks it was"the correct decision given the public safety challenges of the entire community" and stands by the decision"and his commitment to build a stronger Akron."
"Our priority is being able to help our community, particularly when the verdict comes out," said Johnson."The family is hurting. They're in grieving. They are traumatized." Walker was unarmed when he was fatally shot by police on June 27 after a traffic stop turned into a pursuit. He was running away when eight officers opened fire on him, body camera footage released by the city showed.
Later in the pursuit, Walker slowed down and jumped out of the passenger side door before it came to a full stop, according to the footage. As Walker ran away from police, several officers simultaneously fired several bullets, fatally shooting him, body camera footage released by the city showed.Walker had 46 gunshot wounds on his body, according to an autopsy report conducted by the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office.
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