Rep. Blackshear Urges Thorough Investigation of Fatal Dayton Police Shooting of Teenager

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) today issued the following statement in response to the Saturday night shooting at the hands of Dayton police that left a teenager dead:

“My heart goes out to the family of the young teen that was shot. This was a preventable and needless tragedy that has the community mourning. I am praying for the victim’s family, and will work to ensure that they receive answers following this devastating shooting.

I am calling on the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to conduct the investigation of this tragic event in a thorough manner that is transparent to the family of the deceased and to the public. I ask that bodycam footage of the incident be released,” said Rep. Blackshear.