Jayland Walker’s Funeral: Community Gathers at Akron Civic Theatre

WKYC Channel 3: Funeral services are underway for 25-year-old Jayland Walker at the Akron Civic Theatre. The community has gathered inside the Theatre to pay there final respects.

Walker was shot and killed when eight Akron police officers opened fire amid a chase on June 27. Police say Walker had fired a shot at one point during the pursuit, but was unarmed at the time officers opened fire. A gun, however, was later found in Walker’s vehicle, according to police.

Full story on Walker’s funeral: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/spe…

The service begins at the 57:30 mark.

Video stream courtesy: DiCello Levitt Gutzler