![]() ![]() The woman Bryant was attacking, Shai-onta Craig, had formerly lived at the home but had returned and argued with her that day, according to Craig’s statement to police released Friday. READ MORE: Examining the police shootings of Black Americans and how leadership plays a role In announcing the grand jury decision, special prosecutors Tim Merkle and Gary Shroyer noted, “Under Ohio law the use of deadly force by a police officer is justified when there exists an immediate or imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another.” They said the decision followed a full review of the shooting. It doesn’t imply criminal intent.īryant’s killing further heightened tensions in Ohio’s capital city over fatal police shootings of Black people, and also cast a light on the state’s foster care system. The coroner listed the cause of death as a homicide - a medical determination used in cases where someone has died at someone else’s hand, but not a legal finding. The killing led to a Justice Department review of the police department in Ohio’s capital city.īryant was shot four times and died from her injuries. Police were responding to a 911 call made from Bryant’s foster home about a group of girls threatening to stab members of the household. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Columbus police officer who shot and killed 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant last year has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, Ohio prosecutors announced Friday.īryant was killed in April by Columbus police officer Nicholas Reardon as she swung a knife at a young woman, just seconds after pushing another woman to the ground. ![]()
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