Police release video from Ohio shooting
A newly released video police murder of a black man inAkron, Ohiois an angry protest all over the city while his family seeks peace and accountability. Caused.
Jayland Walker was shot more than 60 times after attempting to stop traffic about a week ago. Police said the incident escalated after a 25-year-old boy was kicked out of the car and fired from the car.
Police chiefs and government officials are trying to assure the public that a fair investigation is underway. They say they understand anger after publishing this video, which states they are "very uneasy."
However, protesters continued at the end of Sunday, saying police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Akron police have not confirmed those reports.
Walker's lawyer, Bobby Dicello, described the actions of the officers as "absolutely overkill." The family issued a statement calling for calm.
"Jayland would have hoped to turn our anger into peaceful and thoughtful action that could bring about long-term change and reform," the statement said.
The deadly shooting followed about 6 minutes of pursuit. Police say they were trying to stop Walker because of a traffic and equipment breach that wasn't seen on the camera when police reported that they had been fired from Walker's car.
"It has changed from a normal traffic outage to the current public security issue," Akron police chief Steve Millet told reporters at a press conference on Sunday.
The video shows Walker leading the police in pursuit before the Walker finally wears a ski mask and jumps off the passenger side. Officials said they tried to deploy the Taser while chasing the Taser on foot, but failed.
After a while, eight policemen unleash dozens of rounds. Police said police tried to help, but an unarmed Walker died on the scene at the time of the shooting.
Police said a pistol and magazine were found in Walker's car, and body camera images appear to reach out to his "west area" just before Walker was killed. .. However, Walker did not fire at the police while chasing his foot.
According to preliminary medical reports, Walker had more than 60 gunshot wounds.
Eight police officers involved in the deadly shooting were put on paid leave during an independent state investigation.
"They need to clarify the specific threat they are facing, which applies to every round of barreling," Mylett said.
Police unions on behalf of police say they believe the investigation justifies the police's actions, including the number of shots.
Mayor Akron canceled Monday's Independence Day and said it was not time for a city-led celebration.
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