Police tried to pull over Jayland Walker

[DoggyDaddy]

The whole “fired a shot at police” is a good indicator that it’s not so simple. But probably waiting for more details to come out is racist.

Maybe his gun went off "accidentally"...

Worst...self-defense claim....ever

The media usually gets things pretty wrong. Usually. I'm not saying anything beyond what's in public domain here...but "usually" has exceptions. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/ashlee-are-you-dead-brother-accused-of-shooting-killing-sister-after-argument-over-rent/ He told police he was...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[smokingman]

Critical Incident – Officer Involved Shooting

At approximately 12:30 yesterday morning, Akron Police Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at Thayer Ave and E. Tallmadge Ave. The operator of the vehicle refused to stop; as a result, a vehicle pursuit was initiated. The suspect vehicle entered Route 8 southbound as the officers gave chase. During the pursuit, officers reported a firearm being discharged from the suspect vehicle.

The pursuit continued for several minutes until the suspect vehicle slowed down near the intersection of E. Wilbeth Rd. and Clairmont St. While the vehicle was still moving, the suspect fled from the vehicle on foot. Officers engaged the suspect in a foot pursuit in order to apprehend him. The suspect ran northbound into a nearby parking lot. Actions by the suspect caused the officers to perceive he posed a deadly threat to them. In response to this threat, officers discharged their firearms, striking the suspect.

Officers immediately summonsed for EMS to as they began administering first aid until the arrival of paramedics. The suspect was pronounced deceased on scene.

The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy. The suspect’s name is being withheld pending positive identification and family notifications.

Per departmental procedure, the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.

The initial investigation will be conducted by members of the Akron Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit with the assistance of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. At the completion of the investigation, the case will be handed over to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for further review before being presented to the Summit County Grand Jury for evaluation.

A separate internal investigation will be conducted by the Office of Professional Standards and Accountability. The results of their investigation will be provided to the police chief and the City of Akron Police Auditor for review.

The incident remains under investigation. Additional information will be available in the coming days.

Report # 22-78920

It does look like 8 officers fired over 90 rounds. If you watch the video you can see them marking casings and photographing them.

Akron, Ohio Prepares for Riots After Police Reportedly Shot Fleeing Black Man 60 Times; 4th of July Festival Canceled | The Gateway Pundit | by Kristinn Taylor

Heavy duty trucks were parked in front of police headquarters in Akron Friday morning as the northeast Ohio city is on edge after reports a Black man fleeing a traffic stop Monday was shot and killed by eight police officers who reportedly fired ninety rounds–hitting the man, 25-year-old Jayland...

www.thegatewaypundit.com

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Critical Incident – Officer Involved Shooting

At approximately 12:30 yesterday morning, Akron Police Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at Thayer Ave and E. Tallmadge Ave. The operator of the vehicle refused to stop; as a result, a vehicle pursuit was initiated. The suspect vehicle entered Route 8 southbound as the officers gave chase. During the pursuit, officers reported a firearm being discharged from the suspect vehicle.

The pursuit continued for several minutes until the suspect vehicle slowed down near the intersection of E. Wilbeth Rd. and Clairmont St. While the vehicle was still moving, the suspect fled from the vehicle on foot. Officers engaged the suspect in a foot pursuit in order to apprehend him. The suspect ran northbound into a nearby parking lot. Actions by the suspect caused the officers to perceive he posed a deadly threat to them. In response to this threat, officers discharged their firearms, striking the suspect.

Officers immediately summonsed for EMS to as they began administering first aid until the arrival of paramedics. The suspect was pronounced deceased on scene.

The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy. The suspect’s name is being withheld pending positive identification and family notifications.

Per departmental procedure, the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.

The initial investigation will be conducted by members of the Akron Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit with the assistance of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. At the completion of the investigation, the case will be handed over to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for further review before being presented to the Summit County Grand Jury for evaluation.

A separate internal investigation will be conducted by the Office of Professional Standards and Accountability. The results of their investigation will be provided to the police chief and the City of Akron Police Auditor for review.

The incident remains under investigation. Additional information will be available in the coming days.

Report # 22-78920

Where did you find that? Because it sounds almost nothing like what was presented in the OP's article. (Not saying it's wrong, but the two stories are pretty radically different).

 

[smokingman]

Where did you find that? Because it sounds almost nothing like what was presented in the OP's article. (Not saying it's wrong, but the two stories are pretty radically different).

Just posted the link,and the information I posted is from the PD itself(link also at the source).

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Just posted the link,and the information I posted is from the PD itself(link also at the source).

Thank you! That explains it a bit more. Doesn't sound good for the PD.

"Sources say some of the last shots were fired while Walker’s body was on the pavement. Walker was on the ground dead when medical help arrived. Autopsy records show he was handcuffed after the shooting. He was not armed at the time he was shot, sources said.

A gun, however, was recovered inside Walker’s car, the same sources confirmed."

 

[JCSR]

Where did you see this? The article didn't say anything like this.

From the article:

"They had not been able to determine how many times he was shot. Police have not said how many officers were involved or how many rounds were fired."

I didn't want to link the commie Washington Post but here goes.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/07/01/jayland-walker-police-shooting-july-fourth-ohio/

 

[smokingman]

Any wagers on drugs in the car?
I only ask because Uber and the like traffic a fair amount of narcotics. I mean when someone can order Taco Bell and weed...

 

[littletommy]

I feel sorry for the officers involved, no matter what, they will be the villains . And I don’t care how many times this idiot was shot, you shoot at cops, run from them, and present yourself as a threat, you deserve whatever the **** you get, black, white, green, yellow, you deserve it.

If I was the Ohio governor, I’d send the national guard to akron right now to shut down any bull ****.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Any wagers on drugs in the car?
I only ask because Uber and the like traffic a fair amount of narcotics. I mean when someone can order Taco Bell and weed...

That was my question, as well. Why did the knucklehead run in the first place? And what does anyone think happens when you run from, and then shoot at the po po?

 

[patience0830]

Yeah, 60 might be an " overkill".

If you shoot at me you can't be too dead.

 

[jbombelli]

If you shoot at cops, they shoot back. If there are several, then several will shoot back.

Unless it's me, in which case they know better, and they run away and cry about how unfair the world is.

 

[femurphy77]

The whole “fired a shot at police” is a good indicator that it’s not so simple. But probably waiting for more details to come out is racist.

Yeah and there's the whole "pick of the litter" thing once the peaceful protests start. A 96" big screen vs a 65" is a "Yuge" difference.

 

[tmcindy]

I think 60 wasn't enough.

 

[jsx1043]

Close enough

 

[jamil]

I think 60 wasn't enough.

Yeah, but at some point you have to have your buddies help you out. And then maybe they start thinking you have to share?

 

[thompal]

Maybe his gun went off "accidentally"...

Ha! That made me think of the local guy who "accidentally" shot his sister with a shotgun, pumped it, and "accidentally" shot her again.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Ha! That made me think of the local guy who "accidentally" shot his sister with a shotgun, pumped it, and "accidentally" shot her again.

That's exactly what I was referring to...

 

[Shadow01]

The article said that 90 shots were fired with 60 hitting his body.

Edit: The article didn't say that. The OP did. So...

That’s not a great hit ratio for trained officers.

 

[chipbennett]

"...Walker fired a shot from his vehicle."

I'm out. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

This is the crux of the matter. If you shoot at people, they justifiably get to shoot back to stop the immediate, deadly threat you have just presented.

Its now not only expected that they can run from police without consequence, but they can also shoot at officers with no repercussions.

I'm not saying that JUST firing a shot was a death sentence, but it sure doesnt make me give cops more doubt.

"That the attacker sustained a mortal wound is a matter that should have been considered by the deceased before he committed himself to the task he undertook." (Stinson v State)

Now, there may be a question of magnitude of response. (90 rounds? Really?) And I sure wish we could get some reasonable, middle-ground between this type of response and the utter lack of response in Uvalde. But if you a) flee a traffic stop, b) get pursued by police in response, and then, c) fire a shot at the pursuing police officers, you have earned the outcome of getting shot in return.

 

[chipbennett]

The pursuit continued for several minutes until the suspect vehicle slowed down near the intersection of E. Wilbeth Rd. and Clairmont St. While the vehicle was still moving, the suspect fled from the vehicle on foot. Officers engaged the suspect in a foot pursuit in order to apprehend him. The suspect ran northbound into a nearby parking lot. Actions by the suspect caused the officers to perceive he posed a deadly threat to them. In response to this threat, officers discharged their firearms, striking the suspect.

I would like to have some specifics on this bit. I assume it is more than the all-too-common "furtive movement". (Note that, regardless of the nature of these "actions by the suspect", he still led police on a vehicular chase and shot at them during that chase.)