Akron Shooting: OH Police Shoot And Kill An Unarmed Black Man Jalon Walker, Body Camera Footage
Jalon Walker, a 25-year-old black man, was killed by Ohio police after being pulled over early Monday following a traffic violation, and the cam footage of the incident was also made public.
An unarmed Black man was shot and killed by eight police officers in Akron, Ohio, last week. His body was discovered with over 60 gunshot wounds after he escaped from a traffic stop. Video of the incident was made public on Sunday.
At a press conference, police exhibited a number of films, one of which they claimed depicts a shooting from the automobile that Jalon Walker, 25, is driving. Officers attempted to pull him over for a minor traffic infraction, but he sped away in his automobile.
Walker leaped out of the car and fled from police after a lengthy pursuit, as seen on camera. The cops, who at the time thought he was armed, say it looked like he was turning toward them.
Ohio: Jalon Walker Akron Shooting Video Cam, Why Was Black Man Shot To Dead?
Jalon Walker, a 25-year-old Black motorist, was shot by eight police officers after making his first attempt to flee. On Sunday, Ohio police revealed graphic video cam footage and further information about the incident.
According to a statement from the department, Akron police officers said they attempted to stop Walker last week for an unidentified traffic infraction and had to chase him when he refused to stop.
During their pursuit early on Monday morning, police said they “reported a handgun being discharged from the suspect car.” Following that, Walker allegedly leaped out of his car, prompting cops to pursue him on foot.
⚠️Warning: GRAPHIC
Akron Police just released the body camera footage of the killing of Jayland Walker.
Jayland was unarmed and running away when police opened fire, firing 90 shots, hitting him 60.
The Department of Justice needs to step in to investigate immediately. pic.twitter.com/owMmoSwFCi
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) July 3, 2022
According to the department’s version, after failing to use stun guns to stop Walker, the officers fired their weapons. Walker had been struck numerous times, according to NBC station WKYC, who cited autopsy images and interviews with police sources.
What Happened To The Police Officers Involved In The Incident?
Steve Mylett, chief of the Akron Police Department, was unaware of the equipment or traffic violation that was being reported in an attempt to pull Jason Walker.
As per standard procedure after a police shooting, eight officers were placed on paid administrative leave, according to Mylett. The investigation into police use of force will be overseen by the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
New details emerging in officer-involved shooting death of Jayland Walker in Akron: medical examiner’s report says he was shot multiple times in face, abdomen & legs — and was found on his back in handcuffs when coroner investigator arrived. Body cam video to be released soon. pic.twitter.com/W00blEYpBY
— Homa Bash (@HomaBashWEWS) June 30, 2022
According to Mylett, officers present at the scene independently saw Walker turn in what they believed to be a firing posture.
Jalon Walker Family And Twitter Tribute Posts
Jason Walker’s family is devastated by his untimely death and mourning his loss at the moment. There is not much information about his family on the internet. His mother’s name is Pamela Walker.
Twitter has been flooded with death tributes and condolences to Jason. “Jalon Walker should be alive today, and we join in calling for a thorough investigation into this terrible shooting.”, according to a post.
Walker’s family has expressed doubt about using lethal action against him. The body camera video was examined with the family, according to Bobby DiCello, an attorney for the family, who spoke to the Akron Beacon Journal on Saturday.
