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September 25, 2014

No Charges for Ohio Police Officer Who Shot John Crawford; Justice Dept. to Review Case 
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An Ohio grand jury has declined to indict the white police officer who
fatally shot John Crawford. A 22-year-old African American, Crawford was
killed inside a Wal-Mart store last month after a caller phoned police
to accuse him of brandishing a gun and pointing it at other customers.
In fact, Crawford had picked up an unloaded BB air rifle from a shelf.
Newly released surveillance footage contradicts the caller's claim
Crawford was pointing the BB gun at other customers. But on Wednesday, a
special grand jury decided the shooting was justified. The Justice
Department now says it will launch a federal review to determine if
Crawford's civil rights were violated.

 

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