Akron Police Officers Not Punished in Jayland Walker Shooting

Despite national outrage and a pending lawsuit, the department maintains the officers were in compliance with its policies during the fatal 2022 incident.

Akron Police Department has concluded that the use of deadly force by eight officers in the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker was in compliance with department policies.
Walker was shot nearly 100 times by the officers during a traffic stop turned police chase in June 2022; he was unarmed when killed.
Despite potential policy violations, including unauthorized pursuit and failure to activate body cameras, Police Chief Stephen Mylett stated these were unintentional and did not affect the outcome.
A special grand jury declined to charge the officers in April 2023, sparking a federal lawsuit by Walker's family seeking at least $45 million in damages.
The case has received national attention and sparked protests, renewing concerns about police violence against unarmed Black civilians.