Following state guidelines could have kept police officers from pursuing Jayland Walker and firing 90 bullets at the young Black man, who died.
that when Walker turned to face officers after a short sprint, his body was hit by dozens of rounds. His body twitched on the ground long after the first shot was fired, as it was riddled with bullets.Bobby DiCello, the Walker family's attorney, said Akron police were aware of another department's attempt to stop Walker the night before the shooting and had access to his license plate number, which could have helped them make an identification.
The eight officers who fired at Walker were placed on administrative leave, and the city of Akron canceled its July Fourth celebration in the wake of protests, while the state attorney general's office announced it would launch an investigation. DiCello said he believed Walker, who did not have a criminal record, was going through a personal crisis at the time, and Akron police and other members of law enforcement could have de-escalated the situation by realizing Walker might flee again.
Although Ohio law enforcement agencies are not required to fulfill the certification process, the governor's office said it is encouraged. A woman stands in front of troopers in riot gear as police deployed tear gas and stun grenades to clear the area around Akron City Hall and the Akron Police Station during a protest over the killing of Jayland Walker, in Akron, Ohio, on July 3.While grateful that DeWine raised awareness about the issue, Carter said that without the standards becoming statewide requirements, he was"waiting on Jesus" for real change. It seemed, he said, that lawmakers were not aiming to do more.
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