CINCINNATI (AP) — A fired University of Cincinnati police officer charged with murder in the shooting of a motorist during a traffic stop has posted bail and been released from jail.
A judge set bail at $1 million for Ray Tensing, who has pleaded not guilty to murder and voluntary manslaughter charges in the July 19 shooting death of Samuel DuBose.
The Hamilton County Court clerk’s website shows Tensing was allowed to post 10 percent of the bail. A sheriff’s spokesman says Tensing was released Thursday evening.
DuBose’s death comes amid months of national scrutiny of police dealings with African-Americans, especially those killed by officers. Tensing is white. DuBose was black. Authorities haven’t focused on race in the death.
Messages left for Tensing’s attorney haven’t been returned.