Authorities confirm Jayland Walker was unarmed when shot, gun recovered in vehicle after chase

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The medical examiner's report indicates there were over 60 wounds on his body, according to Police Chief Steve Mylett.

Walker’s family have asked that all demonstrations remain peaceful, saying it is what the 25-year-old would have wanted.

Tensions rose Saturday when police placed barricades in front of department headquarters, in an apparent attempt to keep protestors from the entrance.Police said a short chase began when a man, later identified as Walker, did not pull over for a traffic stop. According to police, Walker fired a gun from the vehicle before he jumped out and fled.

The bodycam video shows Walker, wearing a ski mask, exit the car and run from officers, who unsuccessfully attempt to stop him with a stun-gun. He urged the public to remain patient as the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations works to complete their investigation.

 

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