Overview

• A Cuyahoga County grand jury concluded on July 21 that three officers will not face criminal charges over the August 29, 2024, shooting of 18-year-old Christian Tyson Thomas
• The officers returned to duty after an extended leave while the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation completed its review
• Mayor Khalil Seren directed the department’s Professional Standards Bureau to assess use-of-force protocols, training practices and officer conduct
• City Council is preparing legislation to establish a citizen Police Review Commission that would investigate complaints, recommend policy changes and oversee promotions
• The Thomas family, represented by attorney Stanley Jackson, is planning its own press conference to press for greater transparency and accountability