Monday’s announcement that a Cuyahoga County grand jury would not indict two Cleveland police officers involved in the shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice reignited a debate over toy guns and airsoft pistols. On Monday, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim McGinty said, “I want to call on the legislature, and the manufacturers of toy guns, not […]
A group visited Cleveland for an event that they hope will help send a message to legislators about the dangers of toy guns. In memory of Tamir Rice, the Outcast Voters League hosted a ceremonial toy gun smash and burn at the Cudell Recreation Center on Sunday. The organization’s president, Frank Matthews, calls for the […]
It’s a program that’s asking children and teens to give-up their toy guns and receive a comic book in return. A group of community activists will host a toy gun buy-back that will be held on Saturday Dec. 3 at the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland, in response to the tragic police shooting death […]
