Former Akron FOP president Clay Cozart has died, the police union confirmed June 23. Cozart led union through a difficult stretch for Akron officers.

The family of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old fatally shot by police in Akron, Ohio in June 2022, has reached a $4.85 million settlement with the city of Akron in a federal lawsuit over Walker’s ...

The family of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old fatally shot by police in Akron, Ohio in June 2022, has reached a $4.85 million settlement with the city of Akron in a federal lawsuit over Walker’s ...

Demonstrators hold "Justice for Jayland" signs as they gather outside Akron City Hall to protest the killing of Jayland Walker, shot by police, in Akron, Ohio, July 3, 2022.

AKRON, OH – JULY 08: Demonstrators hold signs during a vigil in honor of Jayland Walker on July 8, 2022 in Akron, Ohio. Walker was shot and killed by members of the Akron Police Department on ...

Pamela Walker, Jayland Walker’s mother But the last year has brought hope, even optimism, that Akron has embarked on the start of a meaningful social justice movement that goes beyond police reform.

Pamela Walker, mother of Jayland Walker, who was shot and killed in 2022 by eight Akron, Ohio, police officers, is comforted before speaking to the press in February. The Walker family is suing ...

On Monday, a special grand jury hearing the investigation of eight Akron police officers in the killing of Jayland Walker returned a no bill, meaning they chose not to indict any of the officers ...

- On 3News at 6, Russ Mitchell was joined by Akron City Councilwoman Tara Mosley for reaction to the Jayland Walker grand jury decision. Mosley is among those vying to become Akron's next mayor.