"Bodycam Video Released: Ohio Officer Shoots Teen with Fake Gun"

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Akron, Ohio, police released body camera footage of Officer Ryan Westlake shooting 15-year-old Tavion Koonce-Williams, who was holding a toy gun, despite the teen's compliance with commands. The video shows Westlake firing at Tavion, who repeatedly asserts the gun is fake, resulting in a non-life-threatening wrist injury. Westlake, with a history of disciplinary actions, is on paid leave, and an independent investigation is underway. The family seeks justice and accountability, emphasizing the need for Black boys to grow up without the threat of police violence.
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