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Former CPD Officer Who Shot, Killed Donovan Lewis Pleads Guilty To Reckless Homicide
Former Columbus police officer Ricky Anderson has reached a legal resolution by pleading guilty to reckless homicide for the 2022 fatal shooting of Donovan Lewis. The incident occurred when Anderson fired upon the unarmed 20-year-old while law enforcement attempted to serve a warrant at a local apartment. As part of a negotiated plea deal, the original murder charge was dismissed, and the former officer now faces a maximum three-year prison sentence. This tragic encounter has already spurred policing reforms in Ohio, specifically regarding the timing and execution of misdemeanor warrants…
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