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Health worker: Jayland Walker was shot dozens of occasions

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AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Jayland Walker, the 25-year-old black man who died last month at the hands of police in Akron, Ohio, was shot dozens of times, with 26 bullets recovered from his body. him, according to preliminary autopsy reports released Friday. Dr. Lisa Kohler, the Summit County medical examiner, said her office could not … Read more

Video reveals Akron police officer killing black man in gun rain

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AKRON, Ohio (AP) – A black man was unarmed when Akron police chased him and killed him in a hail of gunfire, but officers believe he shot them earlier from a vehicle and feared he was preparing to open fire again, authorities said. Akron Police released video Sunday of the pursuit and killing of Jayland … Read more