Accused of abuse of law enforcement power, US media: US police shot 21-year-old African American pregnant woman
According to a report by CNN on the 1st, police in Columbus, Ohio released a law enforcement video on the day of the shooting of 21 year old African American pregnant woman Takia Young, which sparked widespread controversy.
According to reports, a supermarket in Brendon town, Columbus reported theft on August 24th, and two police officers rushed to the supermarket parking lot to control the suspect. 21 year old Takia insists that he did not steal and refuses to follow instructions to get off the car. After a stalemate, Takia turned the steering wheel and started the car. At this moment, a police officer fired at the windshield, and Takia and her daughter in her womb both died.
Takia's family and lawyers believe that this tragedy could have been avoided and reflected the police's abuse of law enforcement power. They demand that the police involved be charged with murder. However, the Brendan Town Police Department stated in a statement that the police officers involved were also the target of the car attack, and after stopping the car, they immediately called the emergency hotline to treat Takia's wounds.
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CNN reported that Columbus citizens spontaneously held a vigil for the murdered mother and daughter. A senior police officer stated that the involved police officers made a "self-protection response" when they were unable to quickly avoid the vehicle. At present, the Ohio Criminal Investigation Bureau is conducting an investigation, and the police officers involved have been suspended and are on vacation.