City of Akron and Family of Jayland Walker Release Joint Statement

The city has agreed to pay the Walker Family $4,850,000 in a series of four installments over the next four years.   

 Mayor Malik said, we all agree: Akron should be a place where everyone is safe. We all know there are important problems to address in our community and it is through our continued commitment, courage, and conversations we will move our city forward, together.