CLEVELAND (AP) — Activists say they plan to protest again today over the grand jury decision not to indict two white Cleveland police officers in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.
Tuesday’s demonstration grew to about 100 but dwindled to approximately 40 as they marched along downtown streets, blocking traffic and forming circles at major intersections.
Governor John Kasich spoke about the ongoing protests during a presidential campaign stop yesterday in New Hampshire.
The Washington Post reports Kasich urged the protesters to stay peaceful but also said their message needs to be heard. The Republican says protesting is an American way of life but he doesn’t want any demonstrations to set Cleveland back.
He also says he is closely monitoring the aftermath of the decision and has been in frequent contact with Cleveland authorities along with religious and other officials.
Tamir was carrying what turned out to be a pellet gun when a police officer shot and killed the boy within two seconds of emerging from his police cruiser in November 2014.