Jayland Walker's Family Reaches Settlement with Akron Over Fatal Police Shooting

The settlement follows a lawsuit alleging excessive force and racial violence by police, with details pending judicial approval.

Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, was killed by Ohio police in June 2022 after a high-speed chase and an alleged single gunshot from his car.
The lawsuit filed by Walker's family sought at least $45 million, accusing Akron police of a 'culture of violence and racism' and excessive force.
A grand jury previously declined to indict the officers involved, whose names have not been released.
The settlement details remain undisclosed, awaiting a judge's approval, with family attorneys planning a future press conference.
The Police Executive Research Forum has called for nationwide police reform following the incident, advocating for changes in use-of-force protocols.