The Akron, Ohio, police chief said the handcuffing of Jayland Walker after he was shot dozens of times by city police officers was in accordance with department policy, but added the city will review its policy
In an interview with CNN affiliate WEWS, Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett said his officers restrained Walker's hands behind his back after shooting him with a barrage of bullets.Walker, 25, was killed June 27 after he fled what police said was an attempted traffic stop, leading officers on a car chase and then a brief foot chase. It ended after he quickly stopped and officers believed he was reaching toward his waist and moving into a"firing position," officials have said.
The autopsy report will be part of what the state attorney general's office considers for presenting a case to a grand jury.City announces daily press briefings On Friday, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan announced starting Monday, he and the police chief will host daily press briefings to"provide timely and consistent safety updates, and to more quickly relay information to both the public and the press.
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