❓90 Shots Fired, Family Has Questions + Local Vasectomy Surge + Arthur Treacher's 50th

I hope you have fun this 4th of July weekend and everyone keeps all their fingers! 🖐️ Leave the fireworks to the pros. 🧨 Now, let's get into the news ...

• Akron police fired 90 shots at an unarmed man this week, hitting him 60 times— and his grieving family has many questions
• Vasectomy requests are skyrocketing
• Arthur Treacher's turned 50 on Thursday

Plus, we have 9 Great Things To Do This Weekend. We'll be taking Monday off to celebrate Independence Day. See you Tuesday morning.

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Mom Of Akron Man Shot 60 Times By Police Grieves, Seeks Answers

1) The mom of a 25-year-old Akron man who was shot 60 times Monday night by police told 3News WKYC on Thursday she doesn't understand why this happened. Jayland Walker was a standout high school wrestler and had never been in trouble, other than one speeding ticket. Police say he sped away from officers trying to make a traffic stop, led them on a 4-minute chase, ran from his car and died as eight police officers fired 90 rounds, striking him with 60 shots.

• Walker had been grieving the loss of his high school sweetheart, who died in a car crash last month.
• Police said a gun was found inside his car.
• “Why? Why did this happen in such a manner, such a terrible, terrible way,” Walker’s mother, Pamela, told 3News WKYC.
• The officers are on leave and the Ohio Bureau of Investigations is reviewing the matter.

Watch the exclusive interview on 3News WKYC

2) Snip snip. Vasectomy appointments are on the rise at the Cleveland Clinic after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In less than a week, 90 vasectomies have been scheduled. That's more than three times the normal rate of three to four per day.

Cleveland 19 News

3) Arthur Treacher's celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday. If you thought the famous fish and chips chain had gone out of business years ago, that's understandable. There's just one location left in all the world and it's in Cuyahoga Falls, 1833 State Road. Customer appreciation days are planned for today and Saturday.

Learn more on the Arthur Treacher's Facebook page

4) An 18-year-old dad is accused of killing his 13-week-old baby on Cleveland's West Side. A baby wipe was found in the infant's throat. The baby, named Traveon Hughes, died at about 9 a.m. Saturday in a house on West 81st Street. The dad, also named Traveon Hughes, faces murder charges.

Cleveland.com

5) A crime ring stole checks and other items worth more than $1.5 million by using stolen mailbox keys, according to the feds, and used people recruited from Instagram to cash the checks. As of Thursday, 11 people face federal charges of bank and mail fraud in a wide-ranging conspiracy. One man, Cameron J. Proctor, 20, of Willowick was indicted for theft of mail by a postal employee.

3News WKYC

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5 Headlines You Need To See

• Cleveland Hopkins Airport sees long lines, flight cancelations ahead of busy holiday weekend (Fox 8 News)
• Despite lawsuits and police orders, North Olmsted woman still refuses to turn over vicious dogs that attacked neighbors; owner gets 12 days in jail (Cleveland 19 News)
• A LEGO store will open at Crocker Park in Westlake in time for the holiday season; this is the 98th LEGO store in the United States and second in the Cleveland area. (Crain's Cleveland Business)
• New book on former Cleveland music venue Speak In Tongues details its lasting spirit (WKSU.org)
• Three Cuyahoga County corrections officers fired for stealing food from commissary (cleveland.com)

9 Things To Do This Holiday Weekend

• Monster trucks roll into Cleveland for Monster Jam at FirstEnergy Stadium, Saturday, July 2. See the Grave Digger, Max-D and others compete in speed and skill games. The fun begins with the Monster Jam Pit Party, the only chance to see the massive trucks up close and meet drivers and crews. The Pit Party starts at 2:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. More info
• An Enchanted Celebration. ChamberFest’s 10th season concludes Saturday, July 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland. The performance features folk songs by Luciano Berio and Brahms’ Serenade No. 1. A prelude concert begins at 6:30 p.m. with violinist Stephen Waarts. More info
• The Cleveland Guardians host the New York Yankees for a three-game Independence Day weekend stand. Fireworks are featured after the Friday and Saturday night games. Friday, July 1, is Sugardale Dollar Dog Night. Game starts at 7:10 p.m. Larry Doby Jersey Night is Saturday, July 2, with a 6:10 p.m. start. The first 15,000 fans get a jersey. Sunday, July 3, gametime is 1:40 p.m. Sunday is Kids Fun Day. More info
• Celebrate Independence Day with The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center. This star-spangled concert featuring fan favorite patriotic marches, Broadway favorites, an Armed Forces salute and even more. Sunday, July 3, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, July 4, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. More info
• The Cleveland Ultimate White Party is Sunday, July 3, at 5 p.m., at the LaSalle Theatre. Tickets start at $30. (If you go, you better wear white. Majority white attire is mandatory.) Music by the Unit Band, Tarry Balladier and the DJ Ellery 216. Tickets start at $30. More info
• Grindstone Festival at Coe Lake in Berea is a free two-day event with food, music, paddle boats, a parade, face painting, fireworks and more. The festival begins Sunday, July 3, at 4 p.m. and ends Monday, July 4, at 10 p.m. More info
• Light Up The Lake Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is a free, family-friendly fireworks show on Monday, July 4. The show begins at 10 p.m. The fireworks will be shot from the Port of Cleveland, Dock 20. There will be a variety of viewing areas across downtown Cleveland. Enjoy the display from Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica to Shooters and the Nautica Boardwalk on the Flats West Bank, Flats EastBank, Settlers Landing on the EastBank, Superior Viaduct and Whiskey Island. Sitelines also include Edgewater Park to the west and Kirtland Park to the east. More info
• DJ Steve Aoki (heir to the Benihana restaurateur's fortune) plays a show at FWD Day + NightClub, 1176 Front Ave., Cleveland, on Monday, July 4. The show begins at noon. More info
• Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo begins Wednesday, July 6, and runs through Aug. 17. This year’s festival will feature live performances, including acrobatics, every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage. This year’s displays include a variety of animals. More info and ticket pricing

Cleveland Chatter

• Cleveland Browns: "first time in the full uni 🤩 have to say, Orange and Brown suits you well @amaricooper9" (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Cleveland Guardians: "We dare you to scroll through these photos and not get HYPED. #ForTheLand" (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: "Setup is in full swing! Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer starts July 6! Get your tickets now at FutureForWildlife.org/lanterns" (Cleveland Metroparks Zoo via Facebook)
• Cleveland Animal Protective League: "CAN YOU HELP OUR TEAM? We are in desperate need of wire pop-up crates. If you have any new or gently-used medium (22x36) or large (26x42) crates, could you please help by donating them to the Cleveland APL? Donations can be dropped off." (Cleveland Animal Protective League via Facebook)
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