Following widespread demonstrations and the shocking body camera footage that was made public after the incident, a medical examiner revealed Friday that Jayland Walker had 46 gunshot wounds from a police shooting in Akron, Ohio, last month. Walker was shot by Akron police on June 27, and Summit County medical examiner Lisa Kohler informed the local media at a press conference on Friday that he had entrance and grazing wounds.

Following an attempted traffic stop and vehicle pursuit by Akron police, Walker, a 25-year-old black male, died of blood loss from bullet wounds. This incident sparked nationwide demonstrations for racial justice and police accountability.

Dr. Lisa Kohler, the Summit County medical examiner, said it was impossible for her office to say which bullet killed Walker or the number of shots that were fired.

Walker "had several very devastating injuries that would cause death," including injuries to his heart, lungs, and arteries, Kohler said. She tallied 41 entry wounds and five wounds from bullets that grazed Walker.

Walker reportedly had 17 gunshot wounds to the pelvis and higher legs; 15 to the torso; 8 to the arms, 5 to the lower legs, and 1 to the face, according to Kohler.

Walker "presented a fatal threat" to the responding officers, according to an Akron Police Department statement posted on Facebook following the incident. The responding officers initially assumed Walker had fired at the police car, but he was unarmed when he was shot.

According to police, EMS was contacted right away, and they declared Walker deceased at the scene.

Walker, who was wearing a ski mask, is shown in body camera footage of the cops shooting into the parking lot after jumping out of his moving car's front passenger door. What the investigators claim was a threatening gesture made by Walker before he was shot is not clearly visible in the hazy video. According to the New York Times, Walker, who attended Akron public schools, had never been arrested. Before his death, he was employed by DoorDash as a driver. 
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Following widespread demonstrations and the shocking body camera footage that was made public after the incident, a medical examiner revealed Friday that Jayland Walker had 46 gunshot wounds from a police shooting in Akron, Ohio, last month.

Following widespread demonstrations and the shocking body camera footage that was made public after the incident, a medical examiner revealed Friday that Jayland Walker had 46 gunshot wounds from a police shooting in Akron, Ohio, last month. Walker was shot by Akron police on June 27, and Summit County medical examiner Lisa Kohler informed the local media at a press conference on Friday that he had entrance and grazing wounds. Following an attempted traffic stop and vehicle pursuit by Akron police, Walker, a 25-year-old black male, died of blood loss from bullet wounds. This incident sparked nationwide demonstrations for racial justice and police accountability. Dr. Lisa Kohler, the Summit County medical examiner, said it was impossible for her office to say which bullet killed Walker or the number of shots that were fired. Walker "had several very devastating injuries that would cause death," including injuries to his heart, lungs, and arteries, Kohler said. She tallied 41 entry wounds and five wounds from bullets that grazed Walker. Walker reportedly had 17 gunshot wounds to the pelvis and higher legs; 15 to the torso; 8 to the arms, 5 to the lower legs, and 1 to the face, according to Kohler. Walker "presented a fatal threat" to the responding officers, according to an Akron Police Department statement posted on Facebook following the incident. The responding officers initially assumed Walker had fired at the police car, but he was unarmed when he was shot. According to police, EMS was contacted right away, and they declared Walker deceased at the scene. Walker, who was wearing a ski mask, is shown in body camera footage of the cops shooting into the parking lot after jumping out of his moving car's front passenger door. What the investigators claim was a threatening gesture made by Walker before he was shot is not clearly visible in the hazy video. According to the New York Times, Walker, who attended Akron public schools, had never been arrested. Before his death, he was employed by DoorDash as a driver. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Killing of Jayland Walker: Ohio police shot unarmed black man 46 times

Carrying “Black Lives Matter” placards, hundreds of protesters hit the streets in Ohio state’s Akron city, US, after police released the body-cam footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black motorist.

Protests have been taking place around the city since the fatal shooting took place last week. But Sunday’s agitation, which marked the fourth day, was the most intense following the release of the footage.

The authorities appealed for calm as a crowd marched to City Hall carrying banners with slogans such as “Justice for Jayland” and "we are done dying" reverberated throughout the streets well into the evening.

According to reports, some protesters blocked traffic in the Highland Square neighbourhood as well as West Akron.

Fearing potential unrest, authorities in the city of 190,000 people moved snowplows and other heavy equipment near the police department to serve as a barrier.

Two videos were released on Sunday—one that was a compilation of body-camera footage, body-cam still frames and voiceover, and another of the complete body-cam footage of the entire chase and shooting.

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The voiceover explained that Walker did not stop and drove off. Police engaged in a car chase and said a shot had been fired from Walker's vehicle, reports AFP.

After being chased for several minutes, Walker got out of his car while it was still moving and fled on foot. Officers tried to subdue him with their tasers, but he kept running.

Several officers finally chased Walker to a parking lot. The body-cam footage is too blurry to see clearly what happens, but an initial police statement released after the shooting says he behaved in a way that caused officers to believe he posed a "deadly threat."

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All of the officers at the scene opened fire on Walker, shooting multiple times in rapid succession.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police chief Steve Mylett said he didn't know the exact number of bullets fired at Walker, but the medical examiner's report "indicates over 60 wounds to Walker's body."

He added that the eight officers involved in Walker's death have been placed on paid administrative leave until the investigation is complete.

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Carrying “Black Lives Matter” placards, hundreds of protesters hit the streets in Ohio state’s Akron city, US, after police released the body-cam footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black motorist.

Carrying “Black Lives Matter” placards, hundreds of protesters hit the streets in Ohio state’s Akron city, US, after police released the body-cam footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black motorist. Protests have been taking place around the city since the fatal shooting took place last week. But Sunday’s agitation, which marked the fourth day, was the most intense following the release of the footage. The authorities appealed for calm as a crowd marched to City Hall carrying banners with slogans such as “Justice for Jayland” and "we are done dying" reverberated throughout the streets well into the evening. According to reports, some protesters blocked traffic in the Highland Square neighbourhood as well as West Akron. Fearing potential unrest, authorities in the city of 190,000 people moved snowplows and other heavy equipment near the police department to serve as a barrier. Two videos were released on Sunday—one that was a compilation of body-camera footage, body-cam still frames and voiceover, and another of the complete body-cam footage of the entire chase and shooting. Watch | Ohio Police shot 'unarmed' black man Jayland Walker, releases footage of incident The voiceover explained that Walker did not stop and drove off. Police engaged in a car chase and said a shot had been fired from Walker's vehicle, reports AFP. After being chased for several minutes, Walker got out of his car while it was still moving and fled on foot. Officers tried to subdue him with their tasers, but he kept running. Several officers finally chased Walker to a parking lot. The body-cam footage is too blurry to see clearly what happens, but an initial police statement released after the shooting says he behaved in a way that caused officers to believe he posed a "deadly threat." Also read | Demonstrators march in Ohio after deadly shooting of Black man by police All of the officers at the scene opened fire on Walker, shooting multiple times in rapid succession. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police chief Steve Mylett said he didn't know the exact number of bullets fired at Walker, but the medical examiner's report "indicates over 60 wounds to Walker's body." He added that the eight officers involved in Walker's death have been placed on paid administrative leave until the investigation is complete. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Protest intensifies in Ohio after chilling video of US cops killing Black man released

Ohio Police has released officer body-camera footage of a 25-year-old Black man Jayland Walker killed in a hail of bullets fired by eight officers while he was unarmed and running away.

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Killing of Jayland Walker: Ohio police shot unarmed black man 46 times

Protest intensifies in Ohio after chilling video of US cops killing Black man released

Ohio Police shot 'unarmed' black man Jayland Walker, releases footage of incident