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Akron Police Impose Curfew After Police Shooting Of Jayland Walker

Medical examiners say the 25-year-old suffered at least 60 gunshot wounds fired by several officers.
Akron Police Impose Curfew After Police Shooting Of Jayland Walker
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In Akron, Ohio, 4th of July celebrations were canceled and a curfew was instituted overnight, as demonstrations continue following the police killing of Jayland Walker. 

Medical examiners say the 25-year-old suffered at least 60 gunshot wounds fired by several officers.

Akron's police chief says traffic video appears to show a shot fired from Walker's car after he was pulled over for a traffic violation, but he did not have a weapon on him when he tried to run from officers and was eventually shot. 

Eight officers directly involved in the shooting are on unpaid leave while a criminal investigation is underway.