Jayland Walker grand jury: Akron citizens await decision; APS schools scheduled to be open Monday

More buildings in downtown Akron are locking their doors as the city awaits a grand jury decision to criminally charge eight police officers involved in the shooting death of Jayland Walker last year. On Friday, the University of Akron closed both the Polsky Building and the College of Business until further notice. The university's classrooms are just steps from Akron's Justice Center and City Hall, guarded by fencing, barricades, and concrete barriers. Later in the day, Akron Public Schools announced that classes will be open on Monday as the district returns from spring break. However, APS Interim Superintendent Mary Outley says there are contingency plans in place for any "disturbances" that may arise in the city as a result of the decision. Earlier this week, the city of Akron suspended public access to both the Justice Center and City Hall as the grand jury reviews the investigation into Jayland Walker's death. It has been five days since the grand jury began to review the Walker case. Law enforcement sources have told 3News that a decision will likely come early next week. Although the city of Akron has deemed High Street in front of the Justice Center a "demonstration zone," protestors took to the streets in Highland Square on Friday afternoon. Monica Robins reports: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/spe...