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| Cincinnati 'rapidly investigating' fatal police shooting of Samuel Dubose | Cincinnati 'rapidly investigating' fatal police shooting of Samuel Dubose |
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| A black motorist has been shot dead by a University of Cincinnati police officer who had stopped him because of a missing license plate. | A black motorist has been shot dead by a University of Cincinnati police officer who had stopped him because of a missing license plate. |
| A prosecutor said on Tuesday that his office was “rapidly investigating” the death of Samuel Dubose and what happened when he was pulled over by Officer Ray Tensing. | A prosecutor said on Tuesday that his office was “rapidly investigating” the death of Samuel Dubose and what happened when he was pulled over by Officer Ray Tensing. |
| University police chief Jason Goodrich said Tensing had been at the edge of the campus on Sunday evening when he spotted a car missing a front license plate and driven by Dubose. He said after the officer stopped him, Dubose apparently refused to provide a driver’s license, produced an alcohol bottle instead and refused to get out. A struggle ensued and Tensing fired one shot and was knocked to the ground, Goodrich said. | University police chief Jason Goodrich said Tensing had been at the edge of the campus on Sunday evening when he spotted a car missing a front license plate and driven by Dubose. He said after the officer stopped him, Dubose apparently refused to provide a driver’s license, produced an alcohol bottle instead and refused to get out. A struggle ensued and Tensing fired one shot and was knocked to the ground, Goodrich said. |
| The car rolled a short distance before stopping, Goodrich said, and Dubose, 43, who had been shot in the head, died at the scene. | The car rolled a short distance before stopping, Goodrich said, and Dubose, 43, who had been shot in the head, died at the scene. |
| Dubose’s death comes amid heavy scrutiny of police nationally and particularly their dealings with black suspects. | Dubose’s death comes amid heavy scrutiny of police nationally and particularly their dealings with black suspects. |
| Tensing’s legs were bruised and his uniform was torn, police said. The officer, who was treated at a hospital and released on Sunday night, was put on paid administrative leave due to the investigation taking place. | Tensing’s legs were bruised and his uniform was torn, police said. The officer, who was treated at a hospital and released on Sunday night, was put on paid administrative leave due to the investigation taking place. |
| Related: The Counted: people killed by police in the United States in 2015 – interactive | Related: The Counted: people killed by police in the United States in 2015 – interactive |
| On Tuesday the University of Cincinnati president, Santa J Ono, offered condolences to Dubose’s family and loved ones. “Our hearts grieve for his loss,” Ono said. “We also know that police officers risk their lives every day, and when their efforts to protect themselves and our community result in a death it is a tragedy. No matter the circumstances, it is a time of unimaginable sadness for all involved.” | On Tuesday the University of Cincinnati president, Santa J Ono, offered condolences to Dubose’s family and loved ones. “Our hearts grieve for his loss,” Ono said. “We also know that police officers risk their lives every day, and when their efforts to protect themselves and our community result in a death it is a tragedy. No matter the circumstances, it is a time of unimaginable sadness for all involved.” |
| Cincinnati police were also investigating and city leaders pledged on Tuesday to make sure the case was given a thorough, transparent review. “This is a serious situation and I will do everything necessary to ensure the investigation is handled as such,” said city manager Harry Black. Mayor John Cranley said he has spoken with Deters. | Cincinnati police were also investigating and city leaders pledged on Tuesday to make sure the case was given a thorough, transparent review. “This is a serious situation and I will do everything necessary to ensure the investigation is handled as such,” said city manager Harry Black. Mayor John Cranley said he has spoken with Deters. |
| City officials said video from the Sunday evening encounter had been turned over to the prosecutor’s office. | City officials said video from the Sunday evening encounter had been turned over to the prosecutor’s office. |
| Tensing had more than five years of experience in law enforcement and had worked as a University of Cincinnati police officer since April 2014, Goodrich said. An Associated Press review of his UC personnel file did not indicate any problems in that time. | Tensing had more than five years of experience in law enforcement and had worked as a University of Cincinnati police officer since April 2014, Goodrich said. An Associated Press review of his UC personnel file did not indicate any problems in that time. |