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At Monday’s City Council meeting in Cleveland Heights, Christian Thomas's family spoke out once again with this message.“We need to understand the circumstances that led to that tragedy and why we are still here fighting for justice in lieu of planning our next monthly family night,” said Sara Thomas Peterson, Thomas’ aunt.
RELATED: Family of man shot by Cleveland Heights police ask city to release all bodycam footageThe police video later shows the interaction officers had with Christian’s father, who told officers he didn’t want to leave his son inside after police asked him to leave his home.As the body camera footage proceeds, there is a moment when an officer says he sees Thomas at the front door with a gun in his hand.
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