Category: walker

No Charges for Officers in Jayland Walker Shooting

AKRON, Ohio—An Ohio grand jury declined to indict eight police officers involved in the death of Jayland Walker during a car and foot chase last summer, the state’s attorney general announced Monday. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said the state’s investigation found that Walker jumped out of his still-moving car, ran from police and ignored…


Pack of Coyotes Surrounds Dog Walker in Massachusetts

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass.—Coyotes surrounded a person walking their dog north of Boston over the weekend but were apparently scared off by police cruisers that arrived to help, authorities said. Police in Swampscott received a call around 9:30 p.m. Saturday from the dog walker, who said that they were surrounded and that the coyotes were “not backing…


Akron Police Chief Says ‘Bounties’ Put on Officers’ Head Over Jayland Walker Shooting

The Ohio police officers who were involved in the fatal shooting incident of Jayland Walker on June 27 have “bounties” placed on their heads, according to officials. During a joint news conference last week, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan noted the primary reason officers’ names are not being released stems from a long-standing policy not to identify…


Walker, Knicks Hang On, Deal Bulls First Loss 104–103

CHICAGO—Kemba Walker scored 21 points, RJ Barrett added 20 and the New York Knicks hung on to hand the Chicago Bulls their first loss of the season, 104–103, on Thursday night. Julius Randle had 13 points, 16 rebound and nine assists. Derrick Rose came off New York’s bench to score 12 points against his former…


‘Serious About Adoption’: Parents Bring Home Baby With Dwarfism, Deformed Limbs, Help Her Thrive

After battling four miscarriages and having two beautiful daughters—Tessa and Ruby—parents Byron and Kari adopted Kamari in 2013 and Emmet in 2017. Wanting to adopt a child with special needs, the couple once again got in touch with the Gladney Center for Adoption in 2018. “I called our caseworker, Tanya, at the Gladney Center and…


London Dog Walker Fined £600 for Deer Attack in Royal Park

A dog walker has been fined £602 ($815) over a fatal attack by his Red Setter on a deer in one of London’s Royal Parks—where they are protected by law. Such attacks have increased during the pandemic, according to authorities, due to lockdown-type measures. Greater numbers of people are visiting parks for exercise and socialising,…