Controversial Police Shooting of Pregnant Ohio Woman Sparks Debate on Firing at Moving Vehicles

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Controversial Police Shooting of Pregnant Ohio Woman Sparks Debate on Firing at Moving Vehicles
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The fatal police shooting of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant woman in Ohio, has sparked concerns over the use of lethal force against moving vehicles. Body camera footage shows an officer firing through Young's windshield as she turned her car towards him, despite department policy advising officers to get out of the way of approaching vehicles. The incident has raised questions about the adoption of use-of-force continuum policies and the enforcement of restrictions on firing at moving vehicles. Advocacy groups have called for the officer involved to be fired and criminally charged, while experts emphasize the need for changes in police training and accountability.

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