Akron police release body-cam video in fatal shooting of Jayland Walker

Authorities in Akron, Ohio, have released chilling police body-camera video in the shooting death of Jayland Walker, a Black motorist who was gunned down after running from officers during a traffic stop on Monday.

Demonstrators have gathered for four straight days this week, demanding police accountability. But as the video was released, Akron law enforcement and political officials called for calm as they warned of its graphic nature.

Mylett said eight officers were directly involved in the shooting and have been placed on administrative leave. The Ohio criminal investigations bureau is reviewing the shooting at the request of Akron police.

According to reports, Walker was involved in a chase with law enforcement less than 24 hours before leading police on a high-speed pursuit.

Seconds later, two officers initially used Tasers before eight officers open fire. Mylett later said that stills from the incident appeared to show that Walker had moved his hand toward his waistband, and forward. Soon after the gunfire from officers erupts.

When the medical examiner reached the scene, Walker was found lying on his back while in handcuffs. Walker had been shot in the face, abdomen and upper legs, the report said, adding that a weapon was recovered from his vehicle.

DiCello had initially questioned the police narrative that Walker, an Amazon employee before becoming a driver for Doordash, had fired a gun while driving away from the traffic stop.

DiCello also emphasized how the video showed Walker running with his back to officers when they fired.

As they braced for protests after the release of the body-cam video, authorities strategically positioned snow plows and other large trucks so as to serve as street barriers.