Cleveland Heights officials announce a series of reforms following a grand jury’s decision not to indict three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Christian Thomas. Mayor Kahlil Seren outlines initiatives aimed at preventing similar tragedies, including the establishment of a community police review commission and expanded mental health crisis response services.
During a press conference, Mayor Seren emphasized the community’s pain and the necessity for change, stating, “We lost an 18-year-old Cleveland Heights kid.” As the city initiates an internal investigation and considers funding for social workers to operate later hours, residents express concern over police practices, with calls for better regulation of firearms used by officers. The internal review by the department’s Professional Standards Bureau is expected to provide more clarity as families seek accountability and reforms in response to this incident.
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