Akron Police Officers Cleared in Shooting Death of Jayland Walker
Grand jury declines to indict officers in fatal shooting
A special grand jury in Ohio has declined to indict the eight Akron police officers who shot and killed Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, in June.
The officers were cleared of all charges, including murder, voluntary manslaughter, and reckless homicide.
The grand jury's decision comes after a months-long investigation into the shooting. The officers involved have maintained that they acted in self-defense, saying that Walker fired at them first.
Walker's family and supporters have disputed the officers' account, saying that he was unarmed and not a threat to the officers.
The grand jury's decision has sparked outrage in Akron and across the country. Many people believe that the officers should have been held accountable for Walker's death.
The city of Akron is on edge this Fourth of July, one week after the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker. The grand jury's decision has further inflamed tensions between the community and the police.
The city has implemented a curfew for the Fourth of July weekend in an effort to prevent unrest.
The Walker family has called for peaceful protests in response to the grand jury's decision.
Timeline of events
On June 27, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Akron Ohio police officers shot Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old American from Akron.
The officers were attempting to stop Walker's vehicle for a traffic violation.
Walker fled from the officers and led them on a chase.
During the chase, Walker fired at the officers from his vehicle.
The officers returned fire, striking Walker multiple times.
Walker died at the scene.
Investigation
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is investigating the shooting.
The grand jury was convened to determine whether the officers should be charged with a crime.
The grand jury declined to indict the officers.
Reaction
The Walker family and supporters have expressed outrage over the grand jury's decision.
The city of Akron is on edge this Fourth of July, one week after the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker.
The city has implemented a curfew for the Fourth of July weekend in an effort to prevent unrest.
The Walker family has called for peaceful protests in response to the grand jury's decision.
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