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Reaction to Tamir Rice decision is swift, and angry, on social media

This undated photo provided by the family’s attorney shows Tamir Rice, 12, who was fatally shot by police in Cleveland after brandishing what turned out to be a replica gun.
This undated photo provided by the family’s attorney shows Tamir Rice, 12, who was fatally shot by police in Cleveland after brandishing what turned out to be a replica gun. Associated Press

An Ohio grand jury declined to indict a white rookie police officer in the killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice - and social media quickly sounded off with anger, disbelief, sadness, and some support for the decision.

This story was originally published December 29, 2015 at 6:32 AM with the headline "Reaction to Tamir Rice decision is swift, and angry, on social media."

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