8 Akron police officers fired 90-plus shots during confrontation with fleeing motorist

8 Akron police officers fired 90-plus shots during confrontation with fleeing motorist
Autopsy records confirm that an unarmed Akron man was struck dozens of times by a barrage of more than 90 shots fired by police officers following a chase early Monday morning.

The volume of gunfire and extensive wounds have caused police and city officials to prepare for potential public backlash. The response is expected to only intensify when Akron Police release body camera footage in the coming days.

“Use of force cases are always ugly. This case is ugly times 10,” a police official familiar with the shooting told 3News Investigates. The official is not authorized to speak publicly about the shooting.

Using a public records law that provides access to autopsy documents, 3News Investigates viewed photos of Jayland Walker’s bullet-riddled body, along with the dozens of bullet fragments removed during the autopsy.

The final autopsy report has not yet been put in writing, Summit County Medical Examiner Dr. Lisa Kohler said. That report is expected to be released this week.

Walker’s death has been ruled a homicide, Kohler’s office said Wednesday.

[joebarnett]

What a twisted media station. You started off saying he was unarmed, how did he shoot a single shot then? Stop using your words with "P" ending on them with the so hard.

[Brian-cxnp]

Walker had a gun in his car and the Police did an excellent getting another angry man off the streets 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[totenkopfelite]

Hard to believe they were fired for just taking out the trash.

[moodiblues]

They didn’t teach me in law school about the traffic infraction punishable by the death penalty. Obviously a large hole in the school curriculum.

[yebobaba]

I think the Akron police needs some remedial marksmanship training.

[yodae]

90 shots fired .?? 60+ hitting the VICTIM ?
Most wounds in the front?? Other wounds in the back ? 🤔 sounds like he was Running away ..

[spiritualawakenings]

Too many body cams to say he had a gun on him but one was conveniently found on his car seat where no cameras were looking for a minute. Cops are great at covering up there crimes and have unlimited time to do o it.

[greeneyes]

To all you Black Men - Who Do not Comply - Adios!!!!

[RMGCBG]

If his birthing person had taught him the word “comply” you don’t get shot 300 times. Be a better parent.

[BOATINDOCTOR]

They protected and served him to death

[grumpyek]

Dude ahouldnt stayed his ass put and comply! He would still be breathing and ankle monitor still tracking him.... buuuut nope the fukr wana play games wit da popo and now he just gona be worm food and all for nothing

[brendoncrite]

He was unarmed. Officers need to go to prison.

[lionofjudah]

This was an execution on this brother. A Black Man running from cop means death period. THis is how cops get down when it comes to us. Shot 90 times...wow. No threat whatsoever. Prayers for the family.

[theway]

He was no boy scout but 60 shots is excessive for sure that was uncalled for .

[donovanlpowers]

They getting ready to Cover up some shit about this Case!

[tayxtalks]

The footage needs to be released on Monday when it happened. That’s withholding evidence right? Hypocrisy at its finest. That’s sick. Who do you call when you can’t call the police?

[deercoss]

Why would you shoot at cops if he did if you had a minor traffic offense

[mikeveis]

Those aren't police, they're SS soldiers of the American Gestapo commiting another act of genocide against a black person.

[bigface]

This shit is sad unless u get the whole story please keep ya comments to self they starting off saying he was unarmed them at the end they found a gun 🤔

[robin]

Sad. Over kill. How was he a threat?? They all need to be fired even if charges are not pursued because it's clear policing is not the job for them. 8 armed against 1 unarmed sounds like they hunted their prey and killed him! 90+ shots!!! Run his plates and wait for him at known address. Too much technology for these type of deadly instances. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 and condolences to the victim's family.