Jalen Walker Shooting Video And Bodycam Footage, What Happened? Full Story
Yet another brutal crime that took place in the States where gun violence is clearly depicted!
Jalen Walker, the 25-year-old young black man in Akron, Ohio was shot multiple times and his death has been ruled a homicide. The case took a surprising and bold turn as the shooting video was announced to be shown to the public.
The following news and videos might be a little sensitive, but, it might be an initiation of a good thing to reveal the culprits who did such as heinous crime thinking it was normal. Read till the end.
Watch: Jalen Walker Akron Shooting Video And Bodycam Footage
According to the statement given by the Police department, on June 27, Akron police officers attempted to pull over Walker as he had violated the traffic rule. In this case, when Walker did not pull over, the officers had to chase him.
The police further added, “Actions by the suspect caused the officers to perceive he posed a deadly threat to them. In response to this threat, officers discharged their firearms, striking the suspect.”
However, as the situation turned, the police officers chased Jalen on foot as well and shot the black motorist releasing a barrage of bullets. Eight cops, among which seven were reported to be white, chiseled down the body of a young black guy with a surge of bullets!
The lawyer of Mr. Walker, Attorney Bobby DiCello revealed that more than 60 bullets were pounded at Jayland as he tried to run away from the officers.
After chasing him for some time, Jayland slowed his car and he stepped outside from the passenger side door as the car continued to roll forward. They added, that the officers tried to stop him using stun guns and opened fire after the stun guns failed. This statement was given again by the police department when they were further asked about the incident.
The young man died of multiple gunshot wounds, and his cold death has been labeled homicide. Today, Ohio police released the bodycam footage and extra details on the shooting of Jayland Walker where we can clearly see how eight officers released a heap of bullets at the 25-year-old young man.
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In this recent sad incident, The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation will lead the probe of police use of force.
Moreover, Walker’s lawyer DiCello has confirmed that he has not seen any evidence yet regarding allegations Walker shot at officers, while it was Walker trying to run from police as they started to shoot at him.
This is Jayland Walker. He was murdered in Akon, Ohio by 8 police officers (7 white) in one of the most horrific ways possible! Shot at 90 times getting hit with 60 bullets! His body totally mutilated. Police officers then cuffed his dead body #JaylandWalker pic.twitter.com/CdPl81upFb
— Daddy Fat Sacks (@SourD828) June 30, 2022
In an interview with Akron Beacon Journal, DiCello stated, “He is just in a down sprint when he is dropped by I think the count is more than 90 shots. Now how many of those land, according to our investigation right now, we’re getting details that suggest 60 to 80 wounds.”
While the details and identity of Walker’s family have not been revealed yet, they have questioned the use of such brutal force against their 25-year-old son. As per the lawyer Bobby DiCello, he watched the bodycam footage along with Jayland’s family.
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