Ohio police released graphic body camera footage and additional detailsSunday shooting of Jayland Walker, eight 25-year-old police barrage Shows the moment he released the black driver when he first fled to the masses.
Police officer Akron said last week that he tried to pull Walker for an unspecified traffic violation and was forced to chase after him when he didn't. Police said police "reported that a firearm was fired from the suspect's car" during an early pursuit on Monday morning.
Then Walker jumped out of the car and police said police chased him on foot.
"The suspect's actions threatened him with fatal threats, police officers said. I recognized, "the police said. "In response to this threat, police fired firearms and beat the suspect."
Police said at a press conference on Sunday after police chased Walker's car on the highway for a few minutes. He said he would get off the ramp.
After chasing the streets of the city, Walker's car slowed down and his car continued to roll forward, exiting the passenger seat door, police said. According to the department's retelling, the officer tried to use a stun gun to stop the walker and fired after the stun gun broke down.
Akron Police Chief Steve Millet was unaware of the traffic and equipment violations quoted by police officers when trying to pull Millet.
Mylett said eight officers were put on paid leave as part of the police shooting protocol. The Ohio Attorney General's Criminal Investigation Department will lead police investigations into the use of force.
Walker's family questioned the use of deadly power against a 25-year-old child. Family lawyerBobbyDiCello told Akron Beacon Journal on Saturdaythat he and his family checked the body camera footage.
DiCello said he had not yet seen evidence of allegations that Walker had shot a police officer and had fled the police when Walker shot him.
"When he was dropped, he was just in the downsprint. I think the count is over 90 shots," DiCello told the Akron Beacon Journal. "Currently, the number of these lands has obtained details suggesting 60 to 80 wounds, according to current investigations."
autopsy photos and police sources Citing an interview with, the NBC-affiliated WKYC reported that Walker had been attacked dozens of times. NBC News has not obtained a copy of the autopsy.
Mylett confirmed that the coroner observed 60 wounds on Walker's body, but the injuries were not distinguished from the entrance and exit wounds.
"I don't know the exact number of rounds fired ... but I think it's a lot based on the video. The number at the end of the survey is circulating in the media It matches the number, but I don't know at this point. "
In response to Dicello's comment that he didn't see Walker swinging his gun at the police, Millet said the investigation was still underway and it would be difficult to get details from watching the video in real time. Stated.
Police said a pistol and a loaded magazine were found in the driver's seat after the shooting. Police have returned to the scene where police allegedly heard a gun fired from Walker's car, Millet said.
"A casing was found there that matched the firearm that Walker had in his car. BCI will determine if the casing is from a gun," Millet said. Stated.
Millet told reporters that on-site police officers independently reported seeing Walker turn around in a way that he felt was in the firing position.
No guns were found at the time of Walker's death.
Police said after the press conference, all body camera footage from the eight police officers who fired and five other police officers on the scene would be available.
After the press conference, DiCello spoke to reporters on behalf of Walker's family, urging them to demand peace after the video was released.
"I came here and said what our message was, and it was peace," Dicello said. "If you can do something for your family, give them peace. Give them dignity and give them a chance to justice."
Family lawyers have 3 videos before they speak on Sunday. I've seen it several times and said, "It won't be any easier."
"They want to turn him into a masked monster with a gun, and we knew that," Dicello said. "But I want to thank the chief for one thing he said when he was shot. He's not armed."
DiCello told the Attorney General's investigator by Sunday. He expressed a lot of concern to reporters regarding the investigation, including whether he issued. He also claimed that Walker's car gun was first said to have been found in the backseat, but police now say it was in the driver's seat.
Walker's girlfriend died a month before his death, but Dicello said his family did not observe any problems with his behavior in his sorrow. rice field.
"That is, he was sad, but he got over it and the family was as surprised as it is today. Knowing what's happening here is a big mystery for them. "Dicello said.
Protesters have been peacefully demonstrating at Akron for days, demanding more transparency and accountability for Walker's death.
Los Angeles Lakers star Akron-born LeBron James tweeted thatwas praying for his citybefore his Sunday press conference.
Akron Mayor Dan Holrigan canceled July 4th Independence Day in ongoing protests and investigations, saying, "City-led celebration time. Not. "
Prior to the release of the video footage on Sunday, Holigan urged the inhabitants to maintain peace, citing the desire of Walker's family to refrain from violence.
"You will have to do one of the most difficult things I can ask anyone. It's patient and let the Attorney General do their job," Holrigan said. Said.
A rally is scheduled after the press conference, and many protesters have quietly waited for local clergy to give a speech, according to WKYC.