Black man shot 60 times over a minor traffic violation

 

8 officers emptied their clips into his lifeless body, then handcuffed him.

Police Fired More Than 90 Rounds at Jayland Walker. Demand Accountability and Name the Murderers.

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Thirteen police officers in Akron, Ohio, chased and killed a 25-year-old Black man, Jayland Walker after a minor traffic violation. As Walker ran away in fear, two officers fired tasers, and eight fired more than 90 rounds with over 60 bullets entering his body. According to video footage, "several officers emptied their clips into Walker as he laid on an asphalt parking lot." No traffic stop should end with someone losing their life. Join Walker's family in demanding justice and accountability for his murder.   Sign the petition to demand the Akron Police Department release the names of the eight officers involved in Walker's murder and fire them immediately. We must also demand the U.S. Department of Justice investigate!   According to the Walker family's attorney, Bobby DiCello, Walker was handcuffed after police had already sprayed him with bullets and killed him. When medical help arrived, Jayland's hands were still cuffed behind his back. "We'd like to know why he was shot down like a dog. Simple as that." said Lajuana Dawkins, Walker's aunt. "Why was that necessary?"   Sign the petition to urge the release of the names of the eight officers involved in Walker's murder, fire them, and demand the U.S. Department of Justice investigate!

Thank you, Kelsey Care2 Petitions Team

P.S. This is one of the most egregious instances of police brutality in recent memory. Join Jayland's family in calling for justice and change!      Sign Now