Dan Horrigan

After 11 years, Gordon said in a press release that the timing and conditions were right for a transition to a new school leader; Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has proposed an ordinance to create a civilian review board; and more stories.

While city council members appeared supportive of the mayor's plan, several expressed concerns that having two competing proposals will confuse residents.

The move comes a day after advocacy groups held a press conference to discuss the proposed charter amendment.

The legal team spoke to members of the media Tuesday in response to new bodycam footage obtained by the Akron Beacon Journal that shows officers reportedly turning off their microphones after the shooting.

The Lake Erie wind farm will be the first freshwater project in the country; Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan is being cryptic about whether he will seek reelection; Cleveland City Council proposes a paid "safe leave" for city employees who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; and more stories.

Akron City Council passed a resolution Monday evening that supports the purchase and installation of dashboard cameras for the Akron Police Department.

Mayor Dan Horrigan signed an executive order lifting the curfew on Sunday; Family of Tamir Rice unveiled a memorial at the site of the 12-year-old's fatal police shooting; and more stories.

Walker died from blood loss, and toxicology reports were negative for drugs or alcohol in his system, Kohler said. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

The family is hosting the gathering at an Akron church Tuesday; Walker's funeral will be held at the Akron Civic Theater on Wednesday; Walker's family and their lawyer accuse city officials of setting the tone that Jayland Walker was responsible for his own death.

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.