Article 6119Q Akron police release body-cam video in fatal shooting of Jayland Walker

Akron police release body-cam video in fatal shooting of Jayland Walker

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Edward Helmore
from US news | The Guardian on (#6119Q)

Officials brace for fresh protests after 25-year-old Black man was killed running from officers during a traffic stop

Authorities in Akron, Ohio, have released chilling police body-camera video in the shooting death of Jayland Walker, a Black motorist who was gunned down after running from officers during a traffic stop on Monday.

The video, which shows a fast police chase of Walker's vehicle, culminates with several officers surrounding the 25-year-old in a parking lot, attempting to Taser him and then opening fire. Walker was accused of firing a handgun at police from his vehicle before leaving the pistol in the driver's seat and trying to run from officers.

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