Protests Demand Police Reform In Ohio Following Shooting Death of Ma'khia Bryant

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

COLUMBUS, Oh. (KDKA) -- Protests continued this weekend, demanding accountability and reform for police after 16-year-old Ma'khia Bryant was shot and killed by a Columbus Police officer after allegedly lunging at two people with a knife during a fight.

"My skin is not a weapon. There are so many times where unarmed people of color have been shot and killed because of their skin," said Tyler Rutledge.

"I'm an educator. A lot of this hits close to home. I have students that are the same age of Ma'khia Bryant. Watching something like this happen hits close to home," said Kelsie Martin.

The officer in the case, Nicholas Reardon, has been placed on leave. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations is handling the case and will determine if Reardon will face charges.