Internal Investigation Concludes Akron Police Justified in Fatal Shooting of Jayland Walker

An internal investigation by the Akron Police Department has concluded that the eight officers involved in the shooting death of Jayland Walker were justified in their actions. Walker was shot and killed by Akron police officers in June 2022 after failing to pull over for a traffic stop and leading police on a car and foot chase. The investigation found that the officers' use of deadly force was in compliance with department policies and objectively reasonable based on the evidence presented to the grand jury. The investigation also identified potential policy violations related to vehicle pursuits and body camera activation. The findings have sparked criticism from Walker's family and calls for ongoing conversations about police reform and rebuilding trust between the community and the police department.