Summary:
- Bodycam footage from Ohio shows an unarmed man, Jadaeira's Rose, being attacked by a police dog as he attempted to surrender.
- The incident followed a 30-minute highway chase and involved police using spike strips to stop the suspect's vehicle.
- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the use of the police dog, and Officer Ryan Speekman, who deployed the canine, is under scrutiny.
Newly released bodycam footage from Ohio has sparked an investigation as it shows a disturbing incident where a police dog was unleashed on an unarmed man who was in the process of surrendering.
The video, which has caused outrage, captures the moments before an Ohio police canine attacked an unarmed black man, identified as Jadaeira's Rose, after a lengthy highway chase. The incident occurred in Jackson County, about 90 minutes south of Columbus, following a 30-minute pursuit. The footage reveals that police had their guns drawn as they attempted to apprehend Rose, who had led them on a chase, stopping for more than half an hour before spike strips were used to stop his vehicle.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has stated that they are investigating the use of the police dog in this incident. The actions of Officer Ryan Speekman, who deployed the canine, are under scrutiny. The community and experts alike are calling for a thorough review of the justification for using the canine in this situation. As the investigation unfolds, many await answers and accountability for the disturbing use of force.