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Internal Police Investigation Clears Akron, Ohio Cops In Jayland Walker Shooting Death

A grand jury previously declined to indict the officers in the killing, saying the police shooting was justified.
11/29/2023

Jayland Walker: Activists And The Akron Community Speak Out About What They’ve Experienced Since His Fatal Shooting By Police

Violence has erupted in the city since Walker was shot 60 times by eight officers.
07/13/2022

Akron Police Chief Says Jayland Walker's Body Was Handcuffed In Accordance With Department Policy

The officers involved in shooting the Black man in a hail of bullets have received death threats, the chief reveals.
07/11/2022

OP-ED: Racist Massacre In New York Reminds Us Much More Is Needed On Racial Equity

Billionaire Robert F. Smith hopes to dismantle injustice by tackling social disparities.
07/08/2022