Akron, Ohio, canceled a major July Fourth celebration after police shot and killed Jayland Walker at traffic stop

• Akron canceled a big Fourth of July event after police shot and killed Jayland Walker days before.
• "I feel strongly that this is not the time for a city-led celebration," the mayor said.

The city of Akron, Ohio, canceled a major Fourth of July event after police officers shot an unarmed Black man multiple times and killed him.

The police said they tried to pull over Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, on June 27, but that he drove away, resulting in a chase. Police said they believed a gun went off in the vehicle.

At one point, Walker got out of the car and ran, and police tried to shoot him with a stun gun. He was unarmed at the time, police said.

Multiple officers then shot him, video released by police shows. The police later said they found 60 bullet wounds on his body, but that they were not sure if the wounds were due to bullet exit or entry.

The city of Akron announced on July 1 that it was canceling a major event to mark the Fourth of July this year.

The four-day "Rib, White, and Blue" festival is held annually by the city and includes food vendors and live music.

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan of Akron said in a statement: "I completely understand that some residents and guests will be disappointed by the decision to cancel the festival this holiday weekend.

"Independence Day is meant to be a celebration and a time of gathering with friends and family. Unfortunately, I feel strongly that this is not the time for a city-led celebration."

The city confirmed to Cleveland.com that the shooting was the reason for the cancelation.

The city's fireworks display is still going ahead.