Columbus police kill black teenage girl

Columbus police kill black teenage girl

By Onlykhabar News Media Wed 21 April, 2021 ( about 5 years ago ) 🎤1143 Viewersinternational

A police officer in the US state of Ohio has shot dead a 16-year-old black girl.

The teenager involved in the incident, in the state capital Columbus, has been identified as Ma'Khia Bryant. An inquiry is under way, with officials urging local residents to remain calm. Columbus police have produced bodycam footage which appears to show the girl attacking others with a knife before being shot. The officer involved, who has not yet been named, has been placed on paid administrative leave, US media report. 

A police officer then approaches the group in the driveway and shouts "get down" before firing several shots, fatally injuring the girl. Speaking to local broadcaster WBNS-TV, Ma'Khia Bryant's mother, Paula Bryant, said she was "hurt" by what had happened and that her daughter was a "loving girl". Officials have said the officer opened fire in order to save the life of one of the girls, although a woman identified in local media as Ms Bryant's aunt said her niece was simply defending herself after being attacked. Paula Bryant said her daughter, who had been staying at a foster home, was "looking forward to coming home".

"At the conclusion of that investigation, the divisional police will conduct an administrative review of the actions of this officer and all officers at scene," he said. "This is a tragic incident for all involved, but especially for the family of the female." Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther described it as a "horrible, heart-breaking " and a "tragic day in the city". The widely watched footage sparked worldwide protests against racism and excessive use of force by police. Protesters later gathered in Columbus near the home where the girl's shooting took place. 

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By Onlykhabar News Media Wed 21 April, 2021 🎤1143 Viewersinternational
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