Fatal shooting during traffic stop

Bodycam footage has been released of an armed chase in Akron, Ohio in which 25-yr-old suspect Jayland Walker was allegedly shot 60 times. The shooting, which occurred during a night-time traffic stop on 27 June, is now being investigated by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and has sparked outrage and protests across the region. Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting. During the stop he fled his car on foot and headed to a nearby parking lot. A gun was later found in his vehicle, and other video shows an apparent shot coming from the car before he got out. Officers said they feared he was preparing to fire when they discharged their weapons. Details:
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