Breonna Taylor's aunt among people arrested at Jayland Walker protest in Akron, Ohio
Relatives of two high-profile victims of police violence were arrested at a protest Wednesday night in Akron, Ohio, over the death of Jayland Walker.
Bianca Austin, a 41-year-old aunt of Breonna Taylor who lives in Louisville, was arrested during the protests that erupted after Walker was shot at least 60 times by Akron police on June 27 following a vehicle and foot pursuit. Austin has been charged with riot, disorderly conduct, and failure to disperse, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
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Police made numerous others arrests, according to court records, including the father of Jacob Blake, who was shot by police in Wisconsin in 2020. Hours earlier Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan had lifted a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew for the downtown, saying he hoped people would remain peaceful.
Bianca Austin, Breonna Taylor’s aunt: Breonna Taylor was shot by at least seven Louisville police officers who forced entry into her home in March 2020. pic.twitter.com/HhyeQnfye8
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There were reports that police used tear gas Wednesday night, but Akron Police officials said Thursday morning the department could not immediately confirm if it had been used, or how many people had been arrested.
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The Akron Beacon Journal contributed to this report. Reach Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez at abrinez@gannett.com; follow her on Twitter at @SoyAnaAlvarez
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Breonna Taylor's aunt arrested at Jayland Walker protest in Akron, OH
