Akron Police

Attorney Bobby DiCello says the city is focusing the blame on Walker. Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Police Chief Steve Mylett say that was not their intention.

Walker's family released a statement through their attorney calling for an end to the violent tactics used by Akron police against peaceful protestors; Summit County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information in the death of a four-year-old in an unrelated shooting in Akron; Mayor Dan Horrigan and Police Chief Stephen Mylett start daily online "safety" briefings Monday on their response to protests.

Despite a call from Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan to pause protests for 48 hours, demonstrators gathered near police headquarters downtown.

Beginning on Monday, briefings will be held to provide the latest safety updates and information related to the investigation into the police shooting death of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.

The overnight curfew went back into effect Thursay.

Several organizations have crafted a list of demands, including asking police to stop using tear gas and rubber bullets.

Community organizers have submitted a list of demands to the mayor's office, including firing and prosecuting the eight officers involved in the shooting.

Mayor Dan Horrigan enacted the emergency following demonstrations over the deadly shooting of Jayland Walker by eight police officers; A smaller group of protesters peacefully marched to Horrigan's home and were met with police in riot gear; more stories.

Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by police earlier this week. The city will release police body camera footage of the incident this weekend.

The attorney for Walker's family said they will not rest until the police provide answers; Akron cancels this week's Rib, White, & Blue in response to the protests; Deshaun Watson's hearing concluded after three days with no decision yet on possible punishment.