The video of a chase in Akron, Ohio, where a black man was shot dead after being hit more than 60 times by pursuing police, has been made public by US police.
Police said they believe Jayland Walker (25), fired the first shot during the June 27 night time traffic stop, which caused police to fear for their lives, reports BBC.
Police have claimed a pistol was later discovered inside Walker`s car, despite the fact that he was unarmed when he fled from it.
Akron`s mayor has requested locals to show patience as protests began.
Seven of the eight officers who took part in the shooting are white, and one is black.
All eight have been placed on paid administrative leave. Walker`s family attorney claimed that even after he was on the ground, the officers continued to fire, reports BBC.
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