AKRON — Funeral services will be held today for a man killed in an officer-involved shooting last month.
Jayland Walker, 25, was shot and killed shortly after midnight on June 27 after an attempted traffic stop, according to Akron Police Department.
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There will be a public viewing at the Akron Civic Center at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral at 1 p.m.
Wednesday will also be a citywide day of mourning.
Walker’s family has asked that people stop protesting for 48 hours so that he can peacefully be laid to rest.
A final autopsy report will be turned over to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.