Justice
Shooting Tamir Rice Was Completely 'Reasonable'
Three reports support the police shooting of the 12-year-old boy. But “reasonable” actions for police are alarmingly, intentionally violent.
You’ve watched the video of Cleveland police shooting and killing Tamir Rice outside of a community recreation center. You saw how a police car raced up on Rice as he stood by a gazebo. You witnessed Officer Timothy Loehmann bounce out of the passenger-side door, firing a shot at Rice less than two seconds after the car stopped. You know from media reports that Rice was only 12 years old, and that the “weapon” he was holding was actually an “airsoft” gun replica. Based on what you have seen, you may have some doubts about the legitimacy of this shooting.