West Virginia terminates officer involved in Tamir Rice shooting
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Guardian
Timothy Loehmann, the officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, was fired from his position as a ranger at Snowshoe Resort in West Virginia, marking the fourth time in seven years he left a small police department amid public backlash. Loehmann's history includes multiple resignations and controversies related to his conduct and hiring, highlighting ongoing issues of systemic racism and accountability in law enforcement.