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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Jayland Walker's funeral follows days of protest in Akron

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A funeral service is scheduled Wednesday for Jayland Walker, the 25-year-old Black man killed in a hail of police gunfire in Akron, Ohio, which declared a citywide day of mourning after days of protests over his death.

A public viewing was planned at the Akron Civic Center prior to the 1 p.m. funeral. Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan declared Wednesday a day of mourning in the city.

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