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crime-and-justice1 year ago

Family Demands Justice After Akron Police Shoot Teen Holding Toy Gun

The family of a 15-year-old boy shot by an Akron police officer while holding a toy gun is calling for justice and accountability, citing trauma and the need to protect Black children. The officer, Ryan Westlake, has been placed on leave amid an investigation, with his disciplinary history and the police union's role under scrutiny. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is actively looking into the case, which has drawn comparisons to the 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice.

via ABC News|
#accountability#akron#crime-and-justice
crime-and-justice1 year ago

Ohio Police Release Bodycam Video of Officer Shooting 15-Year-Old Boy with Toy Gun

Newly released bodycam footage shows a 15-year-old boy being shot by an Ohio cop who mistook his toy gun for a real weapon. The officer, who had been previously fired and rehired, opened fire almost immediately, striking the boy in the wrist. The boy, Tavion Koonce-Williams, repeatedly shouted that the gun was fake and that he just wanted to be safe. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, and the family's attorney has criticized the police department's actions.

via New York Post |
#bodycam-footage#crime-and-justice#officer-fired
crime-and-justice1 year ago

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

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.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#body-camera-video#crime-and-justice#ohio
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Police Bodycam Video: Officer Shoots Teen with Fake Gun in Ohio"

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 complying with commands. The officer has a history of disciplinary actions and use of force incidents, including a previous suspension. The family's attorney emphasized that Tavion obeyed all commands and demanded justice and accountability. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent investigation, and the findings will be reviewed by the Ohio Attorney General's Office and presented to a Summit County Grand Jury.

via NBC News|
#body-camera-video#crime-and-justice#officer-discipline
sports2 years ago

Ja Morant's Suspension Sparks Debate Over Severity.

Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant filmed himself with a toy gun a day after his second firearm incident, which led to a 25-game suspension next season. The video was reportedly sent to family and friends to explain his actions. The NBA suspended Morant for engaging in reckless and irresponsible behavior with guns, and the incident came two months after he was suspended for eight games for streaming a video of himself holding a firearm while partying. Morant apologized for his actions and promised to be a better role model.

via New York Post |
#instagram-live#ja-morant#nba
sports2 years ago

Adam Silver Addresses Ja Morant's Toy Gun Video and NBA's Priorities

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is investigating whether Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant was holding a real gun or a toy gun in an Instagram Live video posted in May. Morant was suspended for eight games in March after sharing a video of himself holding a gun in a nightclub. Silver said the situation would be troubling even if it was a toy gun and that he was prepared to make a decision about Morant's latest infraction after the NBA Finals. The Grizzlies have suspended Morant from team activities indefinitely.

via Bleacher Report|
#ja-morant#memphis-grizzlies#nba
sports2 years ago

Ja Morant's camp claims 'toy gun' in controversial video.

Ja Morant's camp is claiming that the gun he appeared to flash on Instagram Live was a toy gun, but the NBA is reportedly still planning to issue him a lengthy suspension of 30 games. This comes after Morant was suspended for eight games in March for waving a gun during a stream on his own Instagram account. The star point guard has also been involved in other off-court incidents, including accusations of punching a teenager and threatening a mall security guard.

via New York Post |
#gun-incident#ja-morant#nba
crime2 years ago

Italian high school student injures teacher with hunting knife and brandishes toy gun in classroom.

A 16-year-old high school student in a Milan suburb attacked his teacher with a hunting knife and waved a toy gun at classmates before being apprehended by police. The teacher suffered injuries to her arm and head and was admitted to a hospital. The student was taken to a psychiatric department with self-inflicted injuries. The student had been having academic problems, and his parents had been summoned to a meeting with school authorities. The Italian education minister called for schools to be safe places and suggested introducing psychologists in schools.

via ABC News|
#crime#italy#knife-attack