Updated:

Akron Community Demands Justice for Jayland Walker

By
1738
0

Latest

Jayland Walker, 25 years old, stopped for traffic and equipment violations, was killed by Akron police on June 27. He had over 60 gunshot wounds.
Jayland Walker, 25 years old, stopped for traffic and equipment violations, was killed by Akron police on June 27. He had over 60 gunshot wounds. Video Still, ABC Worldnewstonight

Editor’s Note: Outrage is growing in Akron, Ohio, after police officers killed Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, on June 27 after what was supposed to be a stop for traffic and equipment violations. Walker suffered more than 60 gunshot wounds. The Akron police chief admitted that Walker was unarmed at the time he was shot. Below is a Facebook statement by Kobe Ballin, reprinted with permission.

Protest in Akron, Ohio after police kill young Black Man. Video Still/ABC

Kobe Ballin:
Akron Police Department really shot and killed Jayland Walker all out of frustration because they couldn’t apprehend him on foot for the simple fact that he was faster than them so they unloaded all of their clips on this young man as the alternative option. This is SICK 💔🙏🏾.
Justice for Jayland Walker.
As Jayland Walker laid there FULLY DEAD after being shot 60+ times the Akron police then preceded to even HAND CUFF his DEAD BODY!!!! Jayland had no CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AT ALL. Not to mention he was only getting pulled over for a TRAFFIC VIOLATION!!!
This country is truly ruined beyond repair and it’s sad to see that this is how my children and me will be spending the rest of our days on this. If you look closely [at the police video] you can see that he was shot so many times at a rapid rate (90 + shots) his body is jumping and shaking from the impact of all of the bullets 💔. All 8 of those cops deserve to be buried UNDER THE PRISON 🎯 I’m in complete disbelief 😞 #JusticeForJayland

+ Articles by this author

The People’s Tribune opens its pages to voices of the movement for change. Our articles are written by individuals or organizations, along with our own reporting. Bylined articles reflect the views of the authors. Articles entitled “From the Editors” reflect the views of the editorial board. Please credit the source when sharing: peoplestribune.org. Please donate to help us keep bringing you voices of the movement for change. Click here. We’re all volunteer, no paid staff. The People’s Tribune is a 501C4 organization.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Featured

Matt Alley - Blue CollarWriter Labor Media -

When Your Car Isn’t the Only Thing Being Tracked

A new generation of surveillance technology promises to do far more than read a license plate. II can detect and correlate the electronic signals constantly emitted by devices traveling with your vehicle.
Bob Lee, People's Tribune -

Voting Rights Movement Rises; Join August March on Washington

With the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, everyone's right to vote is under attack. The movement to defend the vote is gathering steam. A march on Washington to defend the vote is planned for Aug. 28, 2026.
Luis J. Rodriguez -

All This Artificial Intelligence, Why Aren’t Things Better?

"Who needs to go to Mars when we can re-green and re-nourish this planet" asks the author. "We need liberty and happiness for all, not indexes of GDP or stock markets . . . It’s about aligning the technical/intelligence capacity to meet the full needs of people and the planet.”
Andrew Bell -

Anger Mounts in Mississippi Over Police Killing of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley

Law enforcement officers, wearing gas masks, lined up under Walmart's side entrance, unleashing tear gas on the crowd that had gathered to protest the police killing of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.
Alexandra Renoult-Orlandini -

Fears Over the Future of DACA

Processing delays are affecting both the livelihoods of DACA recipients and the communities they live in. And, a recent court decision has made it easier to deport those with DACA status.

More from the People's Tribune