In the United States, two independent investigations have concluded Cleveland, Ohio, police officer Timothy Loehmann was justified in fatally shooting 12-year-old African American Tamir Rice as he played with a toy gun in a park last November. Police pulled up and fatally shot Rice within two seconds of their arrival after a 911 caller reported seeing him with a gun that was “probably fake.” Police failed to provide medical help and tackled Tamir’s 14-year-old sister to the ground as she ran to his aid, then handcuffed her and put her in a cruiser. The independent probes were carried out by a Colorado prosecutor and a former FBI agent. Ultimately a grand jury will decide if Officer Loehmann faces criminal charges.
Investigations Find Fatal Police Shooting of Tamir Rice was Justified
HeadlineOct 12, 2015