Akron Settles for $4.85 Million with Jayland Walker's Family Over Police Shooting

The settlement follows a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force and systemic racism in Akron's police department.

Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, was fatally shot 46 times by Akron police in June 2022 after a car chase initiated for minor equipment violations.
The city of Akron agreed to pay Walker's family $4.85 million in four installments over the next four years as part of the settlement.
The lawsuit accused police of excessive force and highlighted a culture of violence and racism within the department.
Policy changes have been implemented, including prohibiting police chases for minor equipment violations, as a result of the settlement.
Despite public outcry and protests, a grand jury did not indict the officers involved, who have since returned to active duty.