Members of the Ohio Student Association have occupied the police station in the town of Beavercreek to protest the fatal police shooting of John Crawford. A 22-year-old African American, Crawford was killed inside a Wal-Mart in August when a 911 caller falsely accused him of pointing a gun at customers. In fact, Crawford had picked up an unloaded BB air rifle which was on sale at the store. A grand jury declined to indict the officer who fatally shot him. Last night, about 20 students slept in the lobby of the Beavercreek police department. They are demanding the firing of the officer who shot Crawford, and criminal charges against the 911 caller, Ronald Ritchie, whose account was contradicted by surveillance footage.
Ohio: Protesters Occupy Beavercreek Police Station over Shooting of John Crawford
HeadlineOct 07, 2014