Tamir Rice was a 12-year-old African American boy who was shot by police in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 22, 2014. He was playing with a toy gun that resembled a real firearm in a public park. The incident raised significant concerns about police use of force and the treatment of young Black individuals. The shooting sparked national protests and discussions about racial profiling and police accountability in the United States. It also led to calls for reforms in law enforcement practices, particularly regarding how officers respond to situations involving children and toy weapons. The case remains a pivotal moment in the ongoing conversation about race and policing in America.