Tragic Holiday Weekend Results in Death, Panic, and Protest In Akron, Ohio last week, the Akron Police Department shot the fleeing Jayland Walker more than 60 times in the back, after a traffic stop resulting in Walker fleeing from his car. Body Camera footage was released, showing 8 officers firing more than 90 shots, and the demise of Jayland Walker, and then the attempt to handcuff his body, after it had already breathed its last breath. Akron has been in a state of protest since the footage was released, prompting the city to cancel Independence Day celebrations. Police have killed more than 285 people in the United States in 2022 alone, and Black people in the United States are most likely to be victims of Police Brutality. The Akron Police Department showed transparency in quickly releasing the damning body camera footage, and we are hopeful that they will adequately investigate the incident, and hold the responsible parties accountable. We send our prayers for the family of Jayland Walker, who are requesting the dignity of their son be upheld in the face of an unimaginable tragedy. |
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