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Akron to pay $4.85M to Jayland Walker's family

USA Today · 10h

Akron to pay $4.85M to Jayland Walker's family in fatal police shooting

Jayland Walker was shot 46 times by police after he fled law enforcement and fired a bullet out of his car window in 2022.

The New York Times · 21h

Jayland Walker’s Family Settles With Akron for $4.8 Million Over Police Shooting

The family had filed a lawsuit against the Ohio city and its police department after Mr. Walker was fatally shot by eight police officers in 2022.

Rolling Out · 3h

Akron, Ohio settles $4.8M with Jayland Walker’s family after police shooting

The tragic death of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man shot by police in Akron, Ohio, has led to a significant settlement for his family.

Officer punched student in head at Akron high school

NBC News on MSN · 3h

Akron school resource officer put on administrative duty after punching student in the head

An Akron, Ohio, school resource officer has been assigned to administrative duty after he was recorded on video punching a high school student in the head, the mayor said.

beaconjournal · 1d

Security footage shows moment Akron police officer punches Firestone High School student

Security footage shows the moment an Akron police officer punched a 16-year-old student after police say he evaded metal detectors at Firestone High.

Officer punched student in the head at Akron high school

Mayor Shammas Malik held a press conference Monday to discuss an incident that took place last week at Firestone High School.

Family of Jayland Walker, man shot dead by police, reaches $4.8 million settlement with Akron

The family of Jayland Walker, a Black man killed when eight police officers fired 94 bullets at him after he shot at least ...

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Akron Cops Recognized at Annual Luncheon

Two Akron police officers were honored at an annual luncheon hosted by the Paul G. Barnes Optimist Club, recognizing their ...

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Review finds Akron officer's action 'justifiable' in April 1 shooting that wounded teen

Lake County prosecutors find Ryan Westlake, who has since been fired from Akron force, was justified when he shot, wounded ...

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Akron police officer indicted, accused of creating and sharing child porn

An Akron police officer is accused of creating and distributing child pornography and was been indicted on 11 felony charges ...

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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik addresses calls for Police Chief Brian Harding to resign, city gives updates on violent crime statistics

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is holding a press conference to discuss a variety of topics, which include public safety, the ...

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Akron clergy group wants accountability from city on community's police concerns

The Greater Akron Fellowship of Clergy will start voicing concerns to Mayor Shammas Malik directly after seeing lack of ...

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Akron mayor reiterates support for police chief, vows review of use of force policy

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Police Chief Brian Harding shared updates about several issues of concern during a news ...

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Opinion: Dierra Fields case shows city's lack of will to push back against police violence

Community organizer Fran Wilson outlines how Akronites can take action against the mayor and police chief's dismissal in a ...

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