Donyale Edward Rowe, a 37-year-old African American male from Cincinnati, OH, died on August 5, 2014. His death was the result of a police-involved shooting that occurred during a routine traffic stop. The incident began when officers Thomas Weigand and Mark Bode pulled over a blue BMW SUV for a lane change violation and illegal window tint. After removing a female passenger from the vehicle, Rowe, who was in the back seat, fled from the officers.
During the ensuing struggle, Rowe pulled out a pistol and pointed it at the officers, prompting them to fire six shots, two of which struck Rowe. He was pronounced dead at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The officers involved in the shooting were placed on paid leave pending an investigation. The investigation concluded that the officers' actions were in line with training and policy, and they were not charged. The female passenger and the driver of the SUV were not charged with any crimes related to Rowe's death. The driver was arrested on a misdemeanor drug charge and improper lane change.
This incident was one of several officer-involved shootings in Cincinnati, which have been a subject of ongoing scrutiny and debate. The community and Rowe's family have expressed grief and concern over the circumstances of his death.
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