Civil litigation • Ohio

Walker v. City of Akron

Cause number 5:23-cv-01205
Court N.D. Ohio
Filed June 16, 2023

Claims

Family of Jayland Walker, 25, alleges eight Akron police officers used excessive force by firing 94 shots and striking Walker 46 times during a foot chase following a traffic stop on June 27, 2022. Walker was unarmed when shot. An internal investigation cleared all officers. Claims of excessive force, unreasonable seizure, and civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Officers' identities sealed by Ohio Supreme Court order.

Officers

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Agencies

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