Update-3News Investigates: 8 Akron police officers fired 90-plus shots during confrontation with fleeing motorist - Jayland Walker suffered over 60 wounds, sources and autopsy records show wkyc.com/mobile/article… via @wkyc
Akron police expected to meet with #JaylandWalker family and release officer body cam in coming days. City bracing for emotional response once the video is shown.
Most troubling, sources say body cam footage shows the final shots were fired while Walker was on the ground, motionless. #akron#police
Today, we viewed over 150 autopsy photos depicting the wounds and we looked over 60 images of bullet fragments removed during the exam. Dozens of wounds ran from head to ankles, some in the rear. #JaylandWalker#Akron
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
NEW: #JaylandWalker led suburban police on a car chase 24 hours before fleeing Akron police. Suburban cops aborted chase. APD reported hearing shots fired and continued pursuit, leading to fatal shooting. See @wkyc at 11 with @MarisaSaenzTV
MORE: 3News Investigates has also confirmed two Akron officers fired Tasers, but missed, moments before other officers unleashed 90-plus shots, killing #JaylandWalker Video releasing Sunday. Our story tonight at 11 and WKYC.com
The suburban chase early Sunday in New Franklin began for the same reason as the Akron pursuit early Monday: An equipment violation. Report shows Walker’s car had no license plate light and a busted taillight.