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KYIV.UkraineGate. 3. July . 2022 | World.
Another death of an African-American during a police operation caused mass protests in the city of Akron, Ohio, USA. This time, 25-year-old Jayland Walker became the victim of the police.
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According to the local police department, Walker was shot and killed on June 27 while trying to flee from police after a traffic violation. During the chase, the violator shot at the police, the report said.
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“The actions of the suspect made the police officers feel that he posed a mortal threat to them, which prompted them to open fire,” the law enforcement officers explained.
The victim was killed at home. Police said a weapon was found in his car.
According to local media, eight police officers shot Walker more than 60 times.
The police officers involved in the boy’s death have been suspended from duty during the investigation.
Source: Ukrgate
