In a recent development, Timothy Loehmann, the former Cleveland police officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, has resigned from the White Sulphur Springs Police Department. The resignation comes after public outcry over his employment at the department. White Sulphur Springs Mayor Kathy Glover confirmed Loehmann's resignation [83af6ca2].
Loehmann had previously faced backlash when applying for positions at different police departments due to the controversial shooting of Tamir Rice. The community in White Sulphur Springs came together to ensure that Loehmann did not work for their police department. Additionally, Loehmann was dismissed by the Cleveland Police Department for dishonesty on an application [83af6ca2].
The shooting of Tamir Rice occurred on November 22, 2014, when Loehmann shot and killed Rice, who was playing with a pellet gun outside the Cudell Recreation Center in Cleveland. Loehmann was cleared of charges by the Cuyahoga County grand jury and Cleveland's Critical Incident Review Commission [83af6ca2].
This incident once again brings attention to the ongoing discussions and debates surrounding police procedures, use of force, and the need for transparency and accountability in law enforcement. The public outcry over Loehmann's employment highlights the importance of community involvement and the demand for accountability in cases of police misconduct [83af6ca2].