Cleveland police to release video of 12-year-old boy shot by officer; child had airsoft gun
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cleveland police are ready to release surveillance video from an officer's fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy who turned out to be carrying a replica gun.
A department spokeswoman said video and audio evidence would be released Wednesday when the chief provides an update on the investigation.
Tamir Rice was shot Saturday by an officer responding to a call about someone with a gun near a playground. Police say the boy's airsoft gun looked like a real firearm and was missing an orange safety indicator. Police say Tamir pulled it from his waistband after being told to raise his hands.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The family's attorneys saw the video and called for its public release.
City officials said they want to be sensitive to the community and the officer. They said he's distraught.