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The Associated Press

A Black man who was killed by police was unarmed at the time of the shooting

Protesters march along South High Street on Saturday in Akron, Ohio, calling for justice for Jayland Walker after he was fatally shot by police. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal via AP)

AKRON, Ohio — A Black man shot and killed by Akron police officers in a hail of bullets following a vehicle and foot pursuit was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from the vehicle during the pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire when they discharged their weapons, authorities said.

Police on Sunday released video the mayor called "heartbreaking" of the pursuit and shooting of Jayland Walker, 25, while pleading for peace and patience from the community while the state investigation into the shooting continues.

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