Motorists Join Protests in Akron in Wake of Police Shooting
Protesters took to the streets of Akron, Ohio, on Sunday, July 3, after police released bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old black man who was wounded dozens of times after a traffic stop, police said.
Video filmed by Tristan Diegel shows cars beeping on South High Street during the protest.
The protest came after police released video of the fatal June 27 shooting of Walker, who fled on foot after a traffic stop but was unarmed at the time he was shot by police.
In a press conference, Police Chief Steve Mylett said eight officers had been placed on paid administrative leave until the investigation is complete.
Local media said the protest was later declared unlawful by police, after a fire was set in a street. Tear gas was used to disperse the crowd, WKYC-TV said. Credit: Tristan Diegel via Storyful
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