A grand jury did not indict Akron police officers in the Jayland Walker shooting
1 year, 8 months ago

A grand jury did not indict Akron police officers in the Jayland Walker shooting

NPR  

A grand jury did not indict Akron police officers in the Jayland Walker shooting Political leaders in the Ohio city are calling for calm after a grand jury declined to indict eight officers who fatally shot 25-yer-old Jayland Walker. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Political leaders in Akron, Ohio, are calling for calm as residents protest a grand jury's decision not to indict eight officers who last summer fatally shot 25-year-old Black man Jayland Walker. ANNA HUNTSMAN, BYLINE: The grand jurors found the eight officers legally justified in using lethal force. HUNTSMAN: Both Horrigan and Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett expressed their condolences to the Walker family.

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Akron to pay $4.8 million to Jayland Walker's family over police shooting
2 months ago

Akron to pay $4.8 million to Jayland Walker's family over police shooting

NPR  

Akron to pay $4.8 million to Jayland Walker's family over police shooting toggle caption Cliff Owen/AP The family of Jayland Walker, a Black man killed when eight police officers fired 94 bullets at him after he shot at least one round out his car window, will receive a $4.8 million settlement from the city of Akron, the mayor's office said …

Akron to pay $4.8 million to relatives of a Black man killed by police
2 months ago

Akron to pay $4.8 million to relatives of a Black man killed by police

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The family of Jayland Walker, …

Jayland Walker death: Akron police officers didn’t violate policy in fatal shooting, internal probe determines
1 year ago

Jayland Walker death: Akron police officers didn’t violate policy in fatal shooting, internal probe determines

CNN  

CNN — The police officers involved in last year’s shooting death of a 25-year-old Black man in the Ohio city of Akron did not violate agency policy in the incident, and none of them will be disciplined or released from duty, the Akron police chief said Tuesday, citing the results of an internal investigation. The Akron police officers’ use of …

Family of Jayland Walker files federal lawsuit against Akron, Ohio, after his traffic stop death
1 year, 6 months ago

Family of Jayland Walker files federal lawsuit against Akron, Ohio, after his traffic stop death

CNN  

CNN — The family of Jayland Walker, who was shot dead by eight police officers after a traffic stop last summer, is taking the city of Akron to federal court. The suit alleges officers used excessive force in the June 27, 2022, incident and claims there is a “culture of violence and racism at the City of Akron’s Police Department.” …

No charges for officers in Jayland Walker police shooting
1 year, 8 months ago

No charges for officers in Jayland Walker police shooting

Associated Press  

AKRON, Ohio — An Ohio grand jury declined to indict eight police officers who fired 94 shots in the death of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man who fired at least one round at officers during a car and foot chase last summer, the state’s attorney general announced Monday. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said the state’s investigation found that …

Grand jury refuses to indict officer for fatal mall shooting
1 year, 8 months ago

Grand jury refuses to indict officer for fatal mall shooting

Associated Press  

FAIRFAX, Va. — A grand jury has refused to indict a former northern Virginia police officer after he fatally shot an unarmed shoplifting suspect outside a busy shopping mall in February. “We have to figure out a way to crush the blue wall of silence,” Crews said, advocating for Descano to try again with a different grand jury. Defense lawyer …

Ohio officers won’t be charged in shooting of Jayland Walker
1 year, 8 months ago

Ohio officers won’t be charged in shooting of Jayland Walker

LA Times  

A poster of Jayland Walker is displayed onstage during a news conference following the funeral service at the Akron Civic Center in July. Eight police officers who fired dozens of rounds at Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, following a car and foot chase will not face criminal charges in his death because a grand jury declined to indict them, …

What we know about the grand jury decision to not charge officers in police shooting of Jayland Walker
1 year, 8 months ago

What we know about the grand jury decision to not charge officers in police shooting of Jayland Walker

CNN  

CNN — The eight police officers who shot and killed Jayland Walker, a Black man in Akron, Ohio, will not face state criminal charges after a special grand jury came to its long-awaited decision Monday. Walker was unarmed at the time he was killed, according to police, though officers said Walker fired a gun from his vehicle during the car …

8 officers who shot at Jayland Walker return to duty
2 years, 2 months ago

8 officers who shot at Jayland Walker return to duty

Associated Press  

AKRON, Ohio — The eight police officers who fired dozens of rounds at Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, following a car and foot chase have returned to duty. Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett said the officers were back at work Monday to alleviate a staffing shortage he described as a “crisis” to WEWS-TV on Tuesday. Two officers initially tried …

Attorney: DOJ should investigate Jayland Walker’s death
2 years, 5 months ago

Attorney: DOJ should investigate Jayland Walker’s death

Associated Press  

AKRON, Ohio — An attorney for the family of Jayland Walker, the 25-year-old Black man killed in a hail of police gunfire last month in Ohio, on Wednesday joined the national NAACP and its Akron branch in calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Walker’s death. Attorney Bobby DiCello made the call while questioning the integrity of the …

Jayland Walker described as quiet, thoughtful at funeral
2 years, 5 months ago

Jayland Walker described as quiet, thoughtful at funeral

Associated Press  

AKRON, Ohio — Hundreds of people gathered at a theater in Akron, Ohio, on Wednesday to commemorate the life of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man killed in a hail of police gunfire last month. “We thank you God that Jayland’s life has touched so many people around the world,” said Pastor Robert DeJournett of Akron’s St. Ashworth Temple Church …

In Jayland Walker's hometown, his death left the community searching for answers
2 years, 5 months ago

In Jayland Walker's hometown, his death left the community searching for answers

NPR  

In Jayland Walker's hometown, his death left the community searching for answers Enlarge this image toggle caption Bryan Olin Dozier/Reuters Bryan Olin Dozier/Reuters Editor's note: On Monday, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that a grand jury had declined to indict the eight police officers involved in the June 2022 death of Jayland Walker. "You can tell he came from …

Why did Ohio officers handcuff Jayland Walker after shooting him dozens of times?
2 years, 5 months ago

Why did Ohio officers handcuff Jayland Walker after shooting him dozens of times?

CNN  

CNN — The decision by Ohio police officers to handcuff Jayland Walker after they fired dozens of shots, killing the unarmed 25-year-old at the end of a high-speed chase, has come under intense scrutiny by Walker’s family and the public, as they continue to demand answers and accountability from city officials. The police decision to handcuff Walker after he had …

Why did Ohio officers handcuff Jayland Walker after shooting him dozens of times?
2 years, 5 months ago

Why did Ohio officers handcuff Jayland Walker after shooting him dozens of times?

CNN  

CNN — The decision by Ohio police officers to handcuff Jayland Walker after they fired dozens of shots, killing the unarmed 25-year-old at the end of a high-speed chase, has come under intense scrutiny by Walker’s family and the public, as they continue to demand answers and accountability from city officials. The police decision to handcuff Walker after he had …

Akron Police Say Black Driver Was Unarmed When Officers Fatally Shot Him
2 years, 5 months ago

Akron Police Say Black Driver Was Unarmed When Officers Fatally Shot Him

Huff Post  

Akron Police Officers are confronted by protesters as they enter the Stubbs Justice Center during a protest over the Akron police shooting death of Jayland Walker on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Akron, Ohio. via Associated Press Police in Akron, Ohio, released footage showing the moments that led up to the death of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man who …

Release of video in police killing of Jayland Walker sparks outrage in Akron
2 years, 5 months ago

Release of video in police killing of Jayland Walker sparks outrage in Akron

LA Times  

The city of Akron, Ohio, was on edge Sunday after police released body-camera footage in the killing of an unarmed Black man whom officers shot dozens of times as he ran from them. “This will be the constant urge, over the next few days, for peace in our city.” An officer initially tried to stop Walker for a traffic or …

Jayland Walker: Akron police officers on paid administrative leave after fatal shooting
2 years, 5 months ago

Jayland Walker: Akron police officers on paid administrative leave after fatal shooting

CNN  

CNN — An unknown number of police officers in Ohio have been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation after a police pursuit ended in the shooting death of Jayland Walker on Monday. The Journal, which was allowed to review an investigative worksheet at the medical examiner’s office, said it “indicated that Walker was observed laying on his back …

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