Akron officers cleared in shooting death of Jayland Walker
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A grand jury in Ohio has decided not to bring criminal charges against eight Akron police officers who shot and killed Jayland Walker in June 2020. The officers claimed that Walker fired a shot from his car during a chase, and a shell casing was found at the scene. The grand jury found that the officers' actions were justified, but the case is not over yet. The Akron Police Department will conduct an internal investigation, and Walker's family may file a civil lawsuit against the city and officers.
- Grand jury: No charges for Akron officers who shot Jayland Walker Akron Beacon Journal
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- All 8 Cops Who Shot Jayland Walker Get Off With No Charges The Daily Beast
- Akron Public Schools, University of Akron cancel classes amid Jayland Walker grand jury announcement WKYC.com
- Grand Jury Decides Not to Charge Officers in Shooting Death of Jayland Walker The New York Times
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