Officer acquitted in death of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio police officer who shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young , a pregnant Black mother who had been accused of shoplifting, was acquitted on all counts Friday, including murder.

Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb had faced up to life in prison if convicted. Young’s grandmother collapsed into sobs at the decision, shouting “It’s not right! This is not right!” The judge then told Grubb he was free to go.