WATCH | Family and friends of Jayland Walker, man fatally shot by Akron Police, hold briefing

Jayland Walker's friends, family and their legal representation will hold a press conference on Thursday to address the 25-year-old's fatal shooting at the hands of Akron Police earlier this week.

On Wednesday, 3News Investigates reported that records show that eight Akron Police officers fired approximately 90 shots at Walker, striking him 60 times. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning when Akron Police say they attempted to stop Walker’s car for a traffic infraction and equipment issue. Walker instead led the officers on a high-speed chase down East Tallmadge Avenue toward State Route 8.

At some point, police say Walker fired a gun. Sources tell 3News Investigates that one casing was found in Walker’s car and a second was found on the roadway near Route 8.

The 4 1/2-minute chase took police south on Route 8 with speeds reaching about 80 mph at times, police said. Walker, 25, eventually jumped out of the car on Wilbeth Road near the Bridgestone Tire offices.

Police say they first deployed their tasers but opened fire after they said Walker made motions that caused them to fear bodily harm. Eight officers unleashed a hail of gunfire that was captured on body cameras worn by the officers.

[greeneyes]

Another Black Guy who does not know what the word "Comply" means. Now you have all these Black people protesting - as Festus on Gunsmoke would say - What Fer?? Black guy did not "Comply" - he created his own demise. No sympathy here - "Next"!!!!

[johnwest]

Good job police officers another criminal off the streets go home and hold your heads proud

[johnsmith-unmx]

gotta stop running black trouble makers or you will legally get shot. keep running!

[moa]

Looks like we will have to wait for the body cams to see what really happened.

[buckwheat]

I'm not trying to justify what the police did BUT riddle me this why is it that every time there's a police killing of a black man there's all this hoopla for those of you that don't know I'll answer the question for you every single time The Brother Man takes off running I'm a law abiding citizen I've never taken off running when I'm stopped by the police and I'm still alive I can just imagine the family pain BUT he brought this on himself what crime did he commit to make him start running he did something it's not as if they just rolled up and start shooting

[thecaptaintaz]

Maybe don't shoot at cops out of window while you're in an illegal high speed pursuit and then RUN and try to pull the gun out again???
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Another criminal who decided to self delete.

[dontcare]

Shot 60 times mostly in the back some when he was already on the ground does not look good for this department. The DOJ & the FBI will soon be coming for these cops.

[charlesjackson]

The police do a great job 😂
They should make five times more than what they do..⚜️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🤞♥️

[Angelsjustice]

I am heartbroken to hear yet another black man shot unjustly!!! My heart goes out to the family & friends of Jayland Walker!!!❤️✌🏼😃

[cherylsmith]

If a child is not raised right, , the parents do not have right to ask why. Did they never tell him not to shoot at police? Parents should be questioned, not entitled

[johnhughes]

Let me guess…he was a good boy; aspiring rapper/basketball player. He didn’t deserve this he was “just jogging.”

[bobramey]

He got what he wanted. Suicide by cop ...plain and simple. He is lucky there were so many officers who were able to help him with his death wish. This way he didn't suffer in a hospital for days before death came. And now we don't have to worry about him becoming a "REPEAT OFFENDER" 🤣

[jasonisaac]

I’m black. Sometimes the police are wrong. This isn’t one of them. He shot at the police and ditched his gun. This kid had it coming

[jaytee]

Fired a round out of the vehicle-
While running from a traffic stop
for a second time within 24 Hrs
Wearing a ski mask
Bailed out of passenger side door
While the vehicle was still moving
A loaded firearm and a spent shell casing found in the vehicle
Well Hell
Of course, he was just running late for the church social!
Those Darn Law Enforcement Agencies
Just won’t leave those poor black folks alone.
Would there be this much protest BS if one or more of the officers were killed and the officer(s) didn’t get to go home to their families.
How many INNOCENT lives were spared by stopping this threat to society?

[seva]

What is up with all these spanish links lol

[TACT]

Running nor walking is not a crime.And is not a reason for being killed for asking a cop why they're being pulled over, nor for having an air freshener in rearview mirror nor for having a fake 20.00 bill for cops to kill or to start shooting simply for being BLACK when they should open fire they don't like at the Capitol building, Church shoot, Grocery store in Buffalo and School in Uvalde Texas now that's when cops should feel that their lives is in danger that's the time for cops to get busy, not on a UNARMED BLACK OR BROWN MAN.

[patbateman]

Probably shouldn't of fired a stolen weapon at the officers, and now it's worthless parent feels she need compensation. So typical.

[tonywalker]

I hope they don’t tamper with that tape. 😒

[scottrick]

beautiful democrat gone .give us praise .its a good day .i work for a living do you

[rhondaspeakz]

I’M SORRY NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT THE FAMILY’S ATTORNEY. THIS IS A BEN CRUMP CASE! Factz