Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Akron Ohio police shot Jayland Walker *90 times* and, after they killed him, they handcuffed him and left him lying on the pavement. (Read More Here).
Jayland was 25 years old. He was an unarmed Door dash driver who had NEVER been in any trouble. This was senseless, this was racist, this was evil. This is also America.
A chase ensued and police said shots were fired at officers from the vehicle during the pursuit.
After chasing the vehicle “for several minutes,” the department said the person slowed down and fled from the vehicle while it was still moving, leading officers on a “foot pursuit” that ended in a parking lot.
“Actions by the suspect caused the officers to perceive he posed a deadly threat to them. In response to this threat, officers discharged their firearms, striking the suspect,” the police statement said.
The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office did not release the autopsy record to CNN but confirmed that Walker’s death “is ruled a homicide and is considered a ‘confidential law enforcement investigatory record.'”
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and police chief Steve Mylett released a joint statement on Wednesday regarding the incident, saying, “We know that no police officer ever wants to discharge their service weapon in the line of duty. And anytime they must, it’s a dark day for our city, for the families of those involved, as well as for the officers.”
“Tragically, we are once again faced with a young man, with his life before him, gone too soon,” the joint statement continued. “Every single life is precious, and the loss of any life is absolutely devastating to our entire community. Our prayers are with Jayland Walker’s loved ones, and we offer our sincere condolences to all those who knew him. Our thoughts are also with our Akron police officers and their families.”
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Justice For Jayland Walker.
(in) justice center downtown Akron Ohio for Jayland Walker
Show up if youre able#JaylandWalker #JusticeForJayland#Akron pic.twitter.com/RbYEHigbST— Comrade Ohio (@ComradeOhio) July 1, 2022
