On Monday, a Cincinnati police officer
used a Taser to stop an 11-year-old girl from leaving a grocery store
after she allegedly stole snacks. Investigations have been launched and
the girl's mother is calling for policy changes.
Officer
Kevin Brown, 55, was working an off-duty security detail at the Spring
Grove Village Kroger, police said. He was investigating a group of
juvenile girls suspected of stealing from the store.
According to police officials, Brown approached one of
the girls, but she ignored his commands to stop and kept walking out of
the store. Brown fired his Taser at her striking her in the back.
The
girl was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She
was also charged with theft and obstructing official business. Her date
in juvenile court has not yet been scheduled. She's been released into
the custody of her mother, Donna Gowdy.
However,
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters said Wednesday the girl would not
be charged criminally, adding that he supports an investigation into
why a Taser was used.
"Generally with anyone under
the age of 12, we want law enforcement to discuss charges with us,"
Deters said. "That was not done in this case."
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The Mayor also released a statement that basically said it was wrong since she didn't pose no danger and that he was sorry for the harm done to her and her family.
UPDATE
The 11-year-girl who was struck by a Taser deployed by a Cincinnati police officer at a Kroger on Monday will not face charges.
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