People rally to demand more transparency in fatal Walmart shooting

[Omaha Steve]

Source: WLWT

By Ben Petracco

Ohio State Rep. continues to request release of store surveillance tape

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio —About 200 people gathered in protest Saturday outside a Beavercreek Walmart where a Fairfield man was fatally shot by police.

Organizers said the rally was the latest efforts by people wanting to shed more light on the Aug. 5 shooting death of John Crawford III inside the store.

Authorities said police responded after a caller said a man was waving a gun. Police said Crawford refused orders to put down the air rifle he was holding.

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John Crawford III



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[elleng]

1. I'm glad to see there's some activity in the area.

I have relatives nearby, don't discuss this with them, but I hope something comes of it.

[randys1]

2. Good on them, but like Obama said, dont get mad VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

[libdem4life]

3. Didn't he leave one or two little ones behind? Was probably buying toys for them. :(

[ReRe]

4. Yes...

two children. Talking to their mother when they gunned him down.

[libdem4life]

6. Another to add to our gruesome collection of anacronyms...SWB...Shopping While

Black. Damn Cretins.

[Judi Lynn]

5. The police must be pushed to release the security tapes. Hope they can't duck full disclosure. n/t

[samsingh]

7. police killing of unarmed civilians and especially Black Men is not acceptable

and should be a top priority in the nation.