Nearly 100 people protested outside Akron Mayor’s House, shouting ‘no justice’ and defunding the police. Ohio police are on standby in riot gear.

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan issued a state of emergency throughout the city Monday after peaceful protests over the shooting death of Jayland Walker turned violent Sunday night.

Walker, 25, was shot 60 times by Akron cops following a traffic stop on June 27. Video from Akron police body cameras released Sunday shows officers firing 90 shots at Walker while he ran on foot.

The emergency proclamation was made after cops unleashed a wave of tear gas on protesters who gathered outside of the city’s main courthouse on Sunday night.

Horrigan said ‘violent and unlawful acts’ committed during the protests ‘create an immediate danger to the health and safety’ of citizens. 

Monday marked the fifth day in a row of protests calling for justice for the driver who drove the DoorDash black car to his death. 

Protesters chanting 'no justice, no peace' returned to the Akron streets on Monday after the mayor issued a state of emergency throughout the city

On Monday, demonstrators chanting “no justice no peace” returned the Akron streets after the mayor declared an emergency.

Independence Day marks the fifth day of demonstrations calling for accountability after Jayland Walker, 25, was fatally shot 60 times by Akron cops following a traffic stop on June 27

Independence Day marks the fifth day in a series of protests to demand accountability for Jayland Walker (25), who was fatally shot 60 time by Akron officers following a June 27 traffic stop.

Monday's rally came just hours after Mayor Dan Horrigan issued a city-wide 9pm curfew and canceled Fourth of July festivities. Violent protests overnight  Sunday caused 'significant damage to the city' (pictured)

The Monday rally was held just hours after Dan Horrigan, Mayor of Philadelphia, issued a 9pm curfew throughout the city and cancelled Fourth of July celebrations. Violent protests overnight  Sunday caused ‘significant damage to the city’ (pictured)

Ohio cops unleashed a wave of tear gas on protesters who gathered outside of the city's main courthouse on Sunday night

Ohio officers unleashed a torrent of tear gas upon protesters who were gathered in front of the main courthouse of the city on Sunday night

After peaceful protests that turned violent over the night, the mayor issued the curfew. It is effective from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

He said, “We cannot tolerate and will not tolerate violence or destruction of property.” 

“Due to the extent of damage done and the need for peace within the community, we have declared a State of Emergency, instituted a curfew, cancelled fireworks that were set for tonight.

Jayland Walker, 25, was shot dead by police in Akron, Ohio, after officers tried to stop him for a traffic violation

Jayland Walker (25 years old) was killed by Akron police officers after he tried to pull him over for traffic violations.

Broken windows were suffered by small business owners in the downtown area of the city. 

To respond to a demonstrator who tried to tear down the barriers erected outside of the police headquarters, tear gas was used by officers wearing ‘full-riot gear’. 

Protesters fled the tear gas and began to drive their cars along the sidewalk in an attempt to avoid snowplows that were parked on the street to block the High Street. At least one protester broke windows on parked snowplows.

A city truck used to barricade a downtown street also had its windows smashed, WEWS-TV reported. 

Other protesters launched smoke bombs in the streets and a row of dumpsters was set on fire.  

Horrigan praised the protestors who chose to be peaceful and honored the wishes Walker’s family members. 

We had several peaceful demonstrations around the downtown footprint regarding the officer-involved shot of Jayland Walker. They did not turn violent and destructive. The mayor thanked them Monday.

‘As I stated yesterday I fully support our residents’ right to peacefully gather. We have called for peace since the beginning. This is also what many faith leaders and community leaders as well, including the Walker family.

While he understands the right of residents to demonstrate, the mayor stated that it was important to take action to prevent violence in the community.

The state of emergency proclamation came after several hundred protesters took to the streets Sunday (pictured) after the Akron Police Department released bodycam footage showing the shooting death of Jayland Walker

The state of emergency proclamation came after several hundred protesters took to the streets Sunday (pictured) after the Akron Police Department released bodycam footage showing the shooting death of Jayland Walker

Mayor Dan Horrigan said there was 'significant property damage done to downtown Akron'

Mayor Dan Horrigan stated that there had been’significant property damage to downtown Akron.

Small businesses in the city's downtown area were vandalized and windows broken

The windows of small business in the downtown were broken and vandalized.

A city truck used to barricade a downtown street also had its windows smashed

The windows of a city truck that was used to block a street in downtown were also smashed

Mayor Dan Horrigan issued the emergency proclamation Monday morning

The emergency proclamation was issued Monday morning by Mayor Dan Horrigan

Following Walker’s tragic death, Akron witnessed its fourth day of demonstrations on Sunday. The largest demonstration to date, it was.

As they marched, the protestors chanted “Justice for Jayland” and “We Are Done Dying”. Quaker Square and Akron Police Headquarters are located at City Hall.

Some protestors blocked traffic, while others damaged city properties. 

Neil Fischer of WKYC reported that tear gas was used by police on demonstrators. According to him, the tear gas could be smelled in the air for more than fifteen minutes after being used. 

Emma Henderson, a WKYC fellow reporter tweeted: ‘Tear gas is flowing. The source of the tear gas was a good block away. It’s now in our eyes, throats, and noses. The protesters have begun to move away from each other, finding water. 

On Twitter, one protester goes by Comrade Ohio. tweeted a video of a dumpster near the police station engulfed in flames, saying: ‘City gonna burn. Tear gas deployed. Jayland Walker deserves justice. Abolish APD. They fly the blue flag. Get down downtown, y’all. We need more people.’ 

Demonstrators are pictured in downtown Akron on Monday at an NAACP rally demanding for 'Justice for Jayland'

On Monday, demonstrators were seen in Akron at a NAACP rally calling for justice for Jayland.

Protesters returned to the street Monday, to unite against the police killing of Jayland Walker

A demonstrator is seen speaking at Monday's rally

Monday’s protestors returned to the streets to voice their disapproval at Jayland Walker’s police shooting.

A man gestures toward troopers in riot gear as police deployed tear gas and stun grenades to clear the area around Akron City Hall and Akron Police Station during a protest over the killing of Jayland Walker, shot by police, on Sunday

A man makes gestures towards troopers dressed in riot gear, as tear gas, stun grenades and other force were used by police to clear Akron City Hall from protestors over Jayland Walker’s death. The demonstration was held on Sunday

Demonstrators face troopers in riot gear as police deployed tear gas to clear the crowd in Akron on Sunday

As police used tear gas in Akron to remove demonstrators, troopers dressed in riot gear faced the protestors

Troopers in riot gear and police officers deployed tear gas and stun grenades to clear the area around Akron City Hall and Akron Police Station on Sunday

Police officers and troopers in riot gear deployed tear gas, stun grenades and other force to clear out the Akron City Hall area and Akron Police Station.

One protester, who goes by the moniker Comrade Ohio on Twitter, tweeted a video showing a dumpster on fire in the city. The dumpster is located close to the police headquarters

Comrade Ohio, a Twitter user who goes under the name Comrade Ohio, posted a tweet showing an image of a dumpster set ablaze in the city. This dumpster can be found close to police headquarters

ComradeOhio also shared clips of tear gas being deployed during Sunday's disturbances

ComradeOhio shared also clips of teargas being used during Sunday’s disturbances

Following the release of body camera footage by police, Akron NAACP staged a protest and marches in downtown Akron. 

The peaceful demonstration demanded transparency and accountability within Akron Police Department. It was not part the NAACP march that the protest took place in front of the courthouse or the police headquarters.

A crowd outside the courtroom posted: “Hey! Hey, ho, ho! These racist cops need to go!”  

According to Cleveland.com, many from the NAACP march eventually joined the protest outside of the police station.

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads 'Jayland Walker was executed' as he protests against the Akron police shooting death of Black man Jayland Walker in Akron on Sunday

As he protests the Akron police killing of Black man Jayland Walk in Akron, a demonstrator holds up a sign reading “Jayland Walker was Executed”. 

Troopers in riot gear watch as demonstrators gather outside Akron City Hall to protest the killing of Jayland Walker, who was shot by police, in Akron on Sunday

Police officers shot Jayland Walker on Sunday in Akron.

Police officers in riot gear watch as demonstrators gather outside Akron City Hall to protest the killing of Jayland Walker in Akron

Officers in riot gear observe protestors gathered outside Akron City Hall in protest of the murder of Jayland Walker. 

Demonstrators face troopers in riot gear as police deployed tear gas and stun grenades to clear the area around Akron City Hall and Akron Police Station during a protest over the killing of Jayland Walker, shot by police, in Akron on Sunday

Demonstrators confront police in riot gear, as tear gas and stun bombs were used by the police to clear Akron City Hall from Akron Police Station. This was in protest at the shooting death of Jayland Walker in Akron.

Riot police are pictured gathered in Akron on Sunday evening

At one point, a shirtless male protester could be seen facing-off with cops

On Sunday night, riot police were seen gathering in Akron

Police released videos from two bodies camera cameras showing Walker being shot at least 60 more times and the events leading to Walker’s death. It was the final deadline they had to turn over the video to the public.

First video shows Walker’s silver Buick being pursued by police on Route 8 in Akron’s North Hill area. The officers attempted to pull Walker over for violating traffic laws and equipment. 

The video showed Walker’s car taking an onramp and a flash of light that Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett said appeared to be a flash of a gun coming from the driver’s side of Walker’s car.

An additional camera captured officers believing that Walker was firing at least one shot from his vehicle. Walker is followed by police officers who continue to pursue Walker on city streets. 

Walker slowed down, then jumped out the car just before it slowed to a halt. The 25-year old Walker then runs off in ski mask as he exits the passenger side doors.

Walker is pursued by several officers as he appears to be looking at his shoulders. Meanwhile, cops open fire on Walker.

Mylett claimed that he watched at least 40 videos and still photographs of Walker reaching for his waistband and turning toward police show him moving his arm in front. 

DailyMail.com is unable to verify Mylett’s statements, because Walker’s facial and body were blurred in the video. This was at Walker’s request. 

Police released heartbreaking body camera footage on Sunday of the moment Jayland Walker was shot 60 times in a hail of 90 bullets on June 27

On Sunday, police released the heartbreaking footage from a body camera that captured Jayland Walker being shot 60 times by 90 bullets.

Video from the scene showed a gun on the front seat of Walker's car, contradicting earlier reports that the 25-year-old had been unarmed

The video from the scene revealed a gun in Walker’s front seat, contrary to earlier reports that Walker was unarmed.

Cops were pursuing Walker's silver Buick on Route 8 around 12:30 a.m. on June 27 in Akron's North Hill neighborhood

Police were following Walker’s silver Buick Buick along Route 8 in Akron’s North Hill neighbourhood at 12:30 am on June 27. 

The video showed Walker's car taking an onramp and a flash of light that Police Chief Stephen Mylett said appeared to be a flash of a gun coming from the driver's side of Walker's car

Walker’s car was seen taking an onramp, and then a flash light. Police Chief Stephen Mylett stated that it appeared like a flash from a gun being released from Walker’s driver’s side. 

Reporters asked Mylett whether officers overreacted to Walker’s shooting.

Mylett claimed Sunday: “It was difficult for me to observe, and it was shocking.” He added that he would not pass judgment until an investigation has been completed. 

He called for patience as the investigation continues and reiterated that any time a cop opens fire, they must ‘articulate what specific threats they were facing.’

Chief said that when an officer takes the most important decision of his/her life, as a police officer it does not matter from where they are located, the decision to fire their gun at another person and trigger the weapon is the critical one.

They must also be able and willing to describe the threats they face. This applies to every shot that comes down their barrel. 

Daniel Horrigan from Akron, the Mayor of Akron, commented on the video, saying that it was heartbreaking and difficult to comprehend.

Mylett said that Walker sustained 60 gunshot injuries during the incident. While the precise number of shots fired is not known, preliminary estimates suggest that it was around 90. 

Mylett stated that officers provided assistance to Walker once the gunfire had stopped, but Walker died on the spot. 

In the shooting, eight cops directly participated. They were placed on administrative leave by the chief of police while the Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigates the matter.

Officers were recorded saying they heard at least one shot being fired from Walker's vehicle. The cops follow Walker off Route 8 and continued their pursuit on the city streets

The officers were recorded stating that they heard Walker firing at least one shot from their vehicle. Walker was followed by the cops who continued to pursue them on city streets.

Officers are seen chasing Walker after he fled during a traffic stop on June 27

After Walker fled from a traffic stop, officers chase him.

The hail of bullets sounded like 'a whole brick of fireworks going off,' the family's attorney said

According to the lawyer for the family, the sound of the bullets was like “a whole block of fireworks going off.”

Akron police say the white light circled is a muzzle flash that came from Walker's car as he allegedly fired at them during a chase. They've used a red arrow to show his car

Police released the heartbreaking video footage taken by a body camera of Jayland Walker being shot 60 times with hail of 90 bullets. It was recorded on June 27th.

After the video was released, Akron Lodge #7 of Fraternal Order of Police stated that the victim’s car had been involved in an earlier morning ‘felony fleeing cop chase’. 

The chase was just north from Akron in Franklin Township. 

According to a press release, “We believe that an independent investigation will support the officers’ actions including the number shots fired,”. “The use of lethal force, as well as firing the shots, is in accordance with force protocol and officer training. 

According to the website, one woman said over a megaphone that she didn’t know her husband but felt y’all’s pain. This thing is trending all over the world, in Nigeria and Germany. It can’t continue to happen. To all, my heart is broken [those]Being killed on these streets. This is wrong, and we must all stand together.

The woman said that she wouldn’t buy her son an toy gun as she was worried about it being mistaken for a real gun. 

On Sunday, an armed Black Panthers member told 19 News: “That was murder.” They [police] lying. While he was running, they shot him. They shot him as he ran away. This was murder.

Station said that the man was at least with three others armed in protest.  

The Akron NAACP held a rally and march in downtown Sunday after police released the body camera footage. That demonstration remained peaceful and called for accountability and transparency within the Akron Police Department

After police had released footage from their body cameras, the Akron NAACP organized a march and rally in downtown Akron. This peaceful protest called for transparency in the Akron Police Department and accountability. 

Earlier in the day, demonstrators held 'Justice for Jayland' signs as they gathered outside Akron City Hall to protest the killing of Jayland Walker in Akron on Sunday afternoon

Demonstrators held signs calling for justice for Jayland earlier in the day as they protested the murder of Jayland Walker, Akron’s mayor on Sunday afternoon

Demonstrators gather outside Akron City Hall to protest the killing of Jayland Walker, shot by police, in Akron, on Sunday

Protesters gather at Akron City Hall in protest of the shooting death of Jayland Walker by Akron police on Sunday

People walk in an NAACP-led march and rally for Jayland Walker, on Sunday in Akron, Ohio

On Sunday, Akron saw thousands of people march in a NAACP-led rally and marches for Jayland Walker

LeBron James, who was born and raised in Akron, asked his followers to pray for his city

LeBron James, a native Akronian, asked his friends to pray for the city.

LeBron later released a separate statement through his foundation's Instagram page

LeBron also released another statement on his foundation’s Facebook page.

Jayland Walker's family have pleaded with protesters to remain peaceful in the wake of his death

Jayland Walker’s loved ones have appealed to protesters for peace in the aftermath of their loss.

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, a native of Akron, tweeted the following shortly after bodycam footage became public: “I pray for my hometown today!”

LeBron made a separate statement via his Instagram account, stating that Akron was his home. It is also the foundation’s daily effort to bring people together in peaceful and positive ways. This is something we support both today and forever.

“This begins with justice, accountability, love, family and working together for change. “We are all family.” 

Lawyer Bobby DiCello represented Walker’s families and described the video in comments published by Akron Beacon Journal Saturday as ‘brutal.

Walker told him that Walker’s families were worried about violent protests over the weekend.

“We are all waiting for the response from the community, but the message we have is that the family doesn’t need more violence,” DiCello stated.

Officials joined with the family Sunday to call for peaceful demonstrations from furious residents.  

Minnie Walker, Walker’s aunt called for peace and said: “We don’t have credibility if it’s not right.”

Robert Dejournett is a cousin of Walker and a priest at St. Ashworth Temple Church of God in Christ in Akron. He said to CNN that he was a God-fearing person who believes in God, and that he wanted to show this even in his own life. We do not want rioting.

Dejournett indicated that Dejournett’s family hopes that the shooting will bring about systematic change.

Dejournett declared, “We want to do that. We want to make systemic improvements.” He stated that ‘We desire to be treated as human beings. You know, black and young men are afraid of police officers — this shouldn’t be.’

In May 2020, the Akron Police Department fired multiple volleys of tear gas on protesters just in the protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.

Akron is 30 miles from Cleveland and has an estimated population of around 200,000.