American police of Ohio charged with murder for fatally shooting an unarmed Black-American man who was lying on bed

Ricky Anderson was indicted on murder charges in the death of 20-year-old Donovan Lewis, a Black man, who was lying on his bed when he was shot by police trying to serve a warrant. (Aug.4)

By Edward Era Barbacena 

A former K-9 racist white officer has been indicted in Ohio on murder charges in the death of a Black man who was lying on his bed when he was shot by police trying to serve a warrant.

Former Columbus police officer Ricky Anderson was also charged Friday with reckless homicide by a county grand jury in the death last year of 20-year-old Donovan Lewis.

Attorney Rex Elliott, who represents Lewis’ family, said at a news conference Friday that Anderson had racked up more than 60 complaints of excessive force during his 30-year career with the Columbus Police Department.

“He never should have been in the position to begin with to have the opportunity to take a young life like he did on Aug. 30, 2022,” Elliott said.