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Akron marks day of mourning for Jayland Walker’s funeral

Unarmed Jayland Walker, 25, was shot more than 60 times by Akron police officers following a foot chase after a traffic stop

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Robert Crimo’s arrest sparks anger over police double standards compared to Jayland Walker shooting

Crimo was arrested alive just days after police shot Jayland Walker at least 60 times in Akron

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Akron cops deploy tear gas on protesters amid anger over police shooting death of unarmed Jayland Walker, mayor issues curfew

Police in riot gear shot tear gas into marching protesters in Akron, Ohio, Sunday night, hours after the release of body camera video showing the shooting death of unarmed Black man Jayland Walker.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2022

Police: Man shot was unarmed, officers feared he would fire

Police say 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

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022

Black man dies after being shot 60 times by cops in traffic stop sparking angry protests

Jayland Walker was pulled over in a routine traffic stop which led to a chase that ultimately ended in the 25-year-old reportedly being shot more than 60 times

Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2022