WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH- Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) issued the following statement after the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice by a Cleveland Police Officer on Saturday, November 22^nd in the City of Cleveland:

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Tamir Rice and the community struggling with the loss of a 12 year old boy fatally shot by a Cleveland police officer in a park outside the Cudell Recreation Center,” said Congresswoman Fudge.

“The City of Cleveland must ensure a thorough and transparent investigation of this tragic shooting.  With the long awaited report by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) into the use of deadly force, racial discrimination and police pursuits by the Cleveland Division of Police expected soon, I urge DOJ to review this incident and continue monitoring the Police Department.  In August, I wrote to Attorney General Holder requesting a formal court sanctioned agreement between the City of Cleveland and DOJ to return policing to the people.  Tamir’s death is another painful reminder of the price of delaying needed reform.”

Click here to see a copy of Congresswoman Fudge’s August 25, 2014 letter to Attorney General Holder.

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