BREAKING: No state charges brought against eight Akron police officers in connection with last year’s fatal shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black motorist, officials say.
Steel barricades were installed and security measures stepped up around the Summit County Courthouse in recent days. Street-level windows at City Hall were covered with plywood.
The fatal encounter unfolded at about 12:30 a.m. when officers tried to pull Walker over for the alleged traffic violation.Akron police have saidWalker eventually ditched the car and was on foot when officers deployed stun guns before eventually opening fire. released by the department, showed several officers chasing Walker as they shouted commands for him to stop.Walker was not armed when he was gunned down but police said a loaded handgun and a wedding ring were found on the driver's seat of his car, officials said.This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
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