The Department of Justice has decided to close the high-profile civil rights investigation into the killing of Tamir Rice, without bringing charges, according to sources familiar with the situation. Rice, a 12-year-old Black youth, was carrying a pellet gun when he was shot by a White Cleveland Police officer in 2014. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPTwo officers arrived, and, according to statements they gave to investigators, ordered Tamir to show his hands. They both said they believed he was reaching for a gun before one of them, Officer Timothy Loehmann, opened fire. Due to a lack of evidence, investigators said they could not do so.

Source: Fox News December 29, 2020 22:07 UTC