The Akron curfew remains in effect from tonight at 11 p.m. to Sunday at 5 a.m., the release says. It has been in place since last Monday, per an executive order by the mayor.
The city of Akron intends to lift a curfew for downtown Akron Sunday morning, according to a news release from Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan.CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The city of Akron intends to lift a curfew for downtown Akron Sunday morning, according to a news release from Mayor Dan Horrigan.The current curfew was been in place since last Monday, per an executive order by Horrigan.
The city implemented its first curfew on the Fourth of July amid protests in the city after the death of 25-year-old Jayland Walker who was shot and killed by eight unidentified Akron police officers. Walker, 25, a DoorDash employee, led Akron police officers on a car chase after being flagged for traffic and equipment violations. The pursuit turned into a foot chase. As he was running, Walker was fatally shot and suffered 41 gunshot entry wounds and five graze wounds, Summit County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Lisa Kohler said in a press conference Friday morning.
Akron police said Walker fired a gunshot during the car chase and made a move towards his waistband during the foot pursuit, prompting the officers to fire.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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