China News Service, July 5th. According to comprehensive foreign media reports, on the 4th local time in Akron, Ohio, the United States declared a state of emergency, implemented a curfew, and cancelled the Independence Day fireworks event.
According to reports, Akron Mayor Horrigan said in a statement that local demonstrations against the shooting of African-American men by police have become less peaceful, causing significant property damage to the city center, destruction of shops on the street, and authorities. "Violence or property destruction cannot and will not be tolerated," so a state of emergency was declared, a curfew was imposed, and the Independence Day fireworks were cancelled.
The picture shows the police running towards Gerland Walker's vehicle.
A law enforcement video released by Akron police on the 3rd shows that a 25-year-old African-American man, Gerland Walker, fled during a traffic inspection recently and was shot dead by multiple police officers.
Walker was shot more than 60 times, according to the autopsy report.
Demonstrations have been taking place in Akron for several days to protest police brutality and racial discrimination.
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets, waving Black Lives Matter flags in protest.
Reuters said the protests became "uncontrollable" on the evening of the 3rd.