Every day in the U.S. about 108 people are shot dead in one way or another.
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Jayland Walker, age 25
Fatally shot on June 27, 2022 in Akron, Ohio.
Photo sources:
- Ohio police review finds 8 officers acted reasonably in shooting death of Jayland Walker
- ABC7 Los Angeles: Jayland Walker family files lawsuit against city of Akron, police officers
- ABC News: Video New details on the death of Jayland Walker
News sources:
- Killing of Jayland Walker - Wikipedia
- Jun 28: https://www.cleveland19.com: Akron police release new details on deadly officer involved shooting
- Jun 27: https://www.cleveland19.com: Akron police fatally shoot suspect after gunfire rings out from vehicle during chase
- WEWS: Driver fatally shot by Akron police overnight after chase
- Gun Violence Archive
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