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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) –

Sunday will mark one year since the shooting death of Tamir Rice.

Since then, support for Tamir has spread nationwide.

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As supporters of the Rice family continue to mourn his death, rallies and vigils will be held across the country as well as here in Cleveland.

12-year-old Tamir was shot and killed on November 22 by a Cleveland police officer, as he held an air soft pellet gun.

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Saturday, there are three events planned; Banner for Justice for Tamir at the Cleveland Public Library, The MLK Branch is sponsoring a Butterfly Project Commemoration at the Cudell Recreation Center and a town hall meeting will take place at the Clark-Fulton Library.

A vigil is planned for Sunday then a march is scheduled for Monday afternoon.

 

READ MORE: Cleveland19.com

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