Akron Cancels Fireworks Amid Police Shooting Protests
July 5, 2022 | Ohio
Akron, Ohio, canceled its Fourth of July fireworks display and ordered a 9 p.m. curfew in the wake of protests against police and the city’s mayor following the June 27 police killing of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.
Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan issued an executive order Sunday calling for a curfew beginning at midnight Monday and continuing after 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. July 5 in the city after about 100 protesters turned violent and vandalized downtown businesses and marched to his home.
Horrigan declared a state of emergency in the city and restricted activity in the downtown area accessed by the general public except for “traveling directly to and from their place of work, seeking medical attention, or fleeing from a dangerous situation.”… (Excerpt from Newsmax)
