WKYC by Ryan Haidet, Danielle Wiggins 7/7/2023
Group holds 'Justice for Dixie' rally after family’s dog killed by Lorain police officer, who has since been placed on leave
'He should lose his job,' the dog's owner said when referencing the Lorain officer earlier this week. 'He should go to jail. He should rot.'
LORAIN, Ohio — A “Justice for Dixie” rally was held Friday alongside the family whose dog was killed after being shot by a Lorain police officer earlier this week. The rally happened hours before 3News confirmed that the officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Following some brief comments at the start of the rally, the group gathered on the sidewalk outside of the Lorain Police Department while chanting "justice for Dixie" as passing vehicles honked in support.
During the rally, Lieutenant Jacob Morris of the Lorain Police Department was there to offer a statement amid the ongoing investigation.
“I want to offer our condolences to the Kerns family," Morris said. "Regardless of the situation, they’re dealing with the loss of a family member. It hurts to even say that we were involved in that, but with that being said we can offer our condolences – and we certainly, certainly do. I’ve spoken to the family and trying to be a resource for them as the investigative process rolls out.”
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