Shaker Police Officer Accused Of Making Obscene Gesture

Cleveland OH

30 September, 2020

10:45 AM

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SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH — An investigation is underway after a Shaker Heights police officer was accused of making an obscene gesture toward protesters during Tuesday night's debate in Cleveland. The officer was working security in University Circle, where several protests were held in conjunction with the evening's debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden. While riding in a security vehicle, a group of officers rode past protesters. There have been reports that one of the officers from Shaker Heights may have made an obscene gesture. Shaker Heights police said they are investigating the incident. Last night a Shaker Heights police officer driving a security vehicle as part of the Presidential debate detail is reported to have made an obscene gesture to a group of protestors. An investigation is underway.— Shaker Hts Police (@ShakerHtsPolice) September 30, 2020 Protests in University Circle were concentrated around Wade Lagoon. Black Lives Matter Cleveland drew a crowd of approximately 1,000 people, while Refuse Fascism held a similar protest nearby.