Former Cleveland officer who killed Tamir Rice fired from ranger job
A former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice has been fired from his new post as a ranger in West Virginia.
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A Cleveland police officer has been fired and another temporarily suspended in connection with the shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014. The high-profile case has wrapped up after a two-year investigation. Meg Oliver reports.
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A Cleveland grand jury's decision not to charge two police officers in the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice has sparked protests and criticism
A Cleveland grand jury's decision not to charge two police officers in the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice has sparked protests and criticism. National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial discussed the decision with CBSN.
The decision not to file charges against two Cleveland police officers in the 2014 shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice sparked outrage, protests
The decision not to file charges against two Cleveland police officers in the 2014 shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice sparked outrage, protests. Defense attorney Evangeline Gomez has analysis for CBSN.
The county prosecutor said a series of mistakes led to Rice's death
Cleveland authorities are calling for calm after a grand jury decided Monday not to indict two police officers in the killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. The county prosecutor said a series of mistakes led to Rice's death. There were protests as far away as New York City in response to the decision. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Protesters took to the streets after two police officers were cleared in the shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice
Protesters took to the streets after two police officers were cleared in the shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. Shanice Dunning from our CBS News affiliate in Cleveland, WOIO, joined CBSN from the park where Rice was killed.
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A Cleveland grand jury declined to bring criminal charges against two police officers a year after they shot and killed a 12-year-old playing with a toy gun
A Cleveland grand jury declined to bring criminal charges against two police officers a year after they shot and killed a 12-year-old playing with a toy gun. Prosecutors say evidence did not indicate criminal conduct by police officers who opened fire on Tamir Rice. DeMarco Morgan reports.
The prosecutor in the case involving the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 explains why no charges will be filed against the Cleveland police officers involved
The prosecutor in the case involving the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 explains why no charges will be filed against the Cleveland police officers involved. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas and trial attorney David Di Pietro explain the case.
Prosecutor makes announcement on the Grand Jury's decision in the Tamir Rice case.
Prosecutor makes announcement on the Grand Jury's decision in the Tamir Rice case.
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Cleveland prosecutors have released a new frame-by-frame analysis of surveillance video showing the death of 12-year old Tamir Rice at the hands of police last year
Cleveland prosecutors have released a new frame-by-frame analysis of surveillance video showing the death of 12-year old Tamir Rice at the hands of police last year. The grand jury, trying to determine if the shooting of Rice was a crime, will hear testimony from Rice's family Monday. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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A report detailing the investigation of the fatal shooting of Tamir Rice in Cleveland has been released
A report detailing the investigation of the fatal shooting of Tamir Rice in Cleveland has been released. Police officer Timothy Loehmann shot and killed Tamir, who was holding a fake gun. Dean Reynolds reports Loehmann was distraught, saying "He gave me no choice ... he reached for the gun, and there was nothing I could do."
The ruling is largely symbolic, since it will not force prosecutors to act
A Cleveland judge ruled that there is probable cause to charge two police officers in the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. The ruling is largely symbolic, since it will not force prosecutors to act. Whether or not the officers will actually be charged is up to a grand jury. Dean Reynolds reports.
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A Cleveland judge has found probable cause that police officer Timothy Loehmann should face murder charges in the killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice
A Cleveland judge has found probable cause that police officer Timothy Loehmann should face murder charges in the killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
Activists in Cleveland filed an affidavit Tuesday to force the arrests of the two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice last fall
Activists in Cleveland filed an affadavit Tuesday to force the arrests of the two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice last fall. Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, who represents parts of Cleveland and Akron, discussed the case on CBSN.
The Cuyahoga Country Sherrif's office did not recommend charges against two police officers who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice after completing its investigation into the shooting
The Cuyahoga Country Sherrif's office did not recommend charges against two police officers who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice after completing its investigation into the shooting. CBSN's Kristine Johnson and Elaine Quijano disucss where this is headed in the courts.
Newly released video shows Cleveland police officers restraining Tamir Rice's sister and putting her in the back of a police car
Newly released video shows Cleveland police officers restraining Tamir Rice's sister and putting her in the back of a police car. The November incident caused nationwide outrage.
Attorney General Eric Holder said the Justice Department will work with the Cleveland Division of Police to reduce the use of excessive force by officers in the wake of the shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice
Attorney General Eric Holder said the Justice Department will work with the Cleveland Division of Police to reduce the use of excessive force by officers in the wake of the shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.
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Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
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National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since terror attack
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Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
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