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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 27 MIN

Detective Realizes Cop Mistakenly Killed An Innocent Boy

from Red Tree Crime · host Red Tree Crime

👮‍♂️ "He pulled the trigger. He killed a child. Then he realized—the boy was innocent." In 2014, a police officer in Ohio shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was playing with a toy gun. The detective investigating the case realized the officer had mistaken the toy for a real weapon. No charges were filed against the officer. The case sparked national protests. The city settled with Tamir's family for $6 million.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/red-tree-crime--6847553/support.

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