September 3rd 2023.
The family of Ta’Kiya Young, a pregnant Black woman in Columbus, Ohio, is in search of justice for her untimely death. It was recently revealed that she was fatally shot by a local police officer, with body camera footage verifying the incident.
The Young family’s attorney, Sean Walton, expressed his sorrow for the family’s loss. He said, “The video did nothing but confirm their fears that Ta’Kiya was murdered unjustifiably … and it was just heartbreaking for them to see Ta’Kiya having her life taken away under such ridiculous circumstances.”
The incident began when Ta’Kiya was suspected of stealing from a local grocery store. Two officers then asked her to leave her car, which she refused. This caused the situation to escalate, leading to one of the officers shooting her as she drove away.
The officer who pulled the trigger is currently on paid administrative leave while the investigation is being conducted, which is standard procedure in these types of cases. The other officer is still on duty. No information regarding the race of either officer has been disclosed.
Despite the tragedy of her death, the Young family remains determined to seek justice. Their lawyer further explains, “More than anything, there was … a sense of just devastation, to know that this power system, these police officers, could stop her and so quickly take her life for no justifiable reason.”
Ohio Police have faced numerous reports of police brutality against Black residents. Now, attention is being directed towards the state’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation to provide a solution for Ta’Kiya’s family.
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