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"Bodycam Footage Reveals Akron Officer Shooting Teen with Fake Gun, Leading to Officer's Firing and Reinstatement"

Bodycam footage released by the City of Akron shows the April 1 shooting of teenager Tavion Koonce-Williams, who was shot in the hand by an Akron Police Department officer after a 911 caller reported him for holding what was later determined to be a toy gun. The officer, identified as Ryan Westlake, has been placed on paid administrative leave amid the investigation. The family attorney stated that the teen's hands were up when he was shot, and the city of Akron has released Westlake's personnel file, showing previous disciplinary actions. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations.

via ABC News|

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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.

via ideastream|

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