Another routine traffic stop has led to the death of an unarmed Black man. This time, Samuel Dubose, 43, was the victim in what appears to be another act of senseless violence perpetrated by a White police officer.
According to WLWT, Dubose was stopped by Officer Ray Tensing near the University of Cincinnati on Sunday evening because his front license plate was missing. Tensing reported that he asked for Dubose’s license and he was handed a beer. The officer then asked Dubose to step out of the vehicle. Dubose attempted to drive away, but Tensing shot him in the head. Dubose was unarmed and died from his gunshot wound.
Dubose was a father of 13 kids. Family and friends gathered for a vigil and are asking for answers on how a minor traffic stop ending in his death.
There was similar outrage after Sandra Bland was found dead in her jail cell in Waller County, Texas, after a routine traffic stop led to her death.
Tensing has yet to be arrested or interviewed by authorities about Dubose’s death. He was wearing a body camera and the footage is being reviewed by the department. Tensing is currently on administrative leave.
