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Jul 2, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
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
Jun 29, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
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.