Family of man shot, killed by East Cleveland officer meets with him in search of answers, healing

In an extraordinary move, family members met and talked with the East Cleveland police officer that shot and killed their loved one following a foot chase in January 2021.

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — The meeting between the family of Vincent Belmonte and Sergeant Larry McDonald was brokered by local community group, Black on Black Crime, as well as the East Cleveland Police Department.

On Jan. 5, 2021, McDonald attempted to stop the car Belmonte was driving for a loud muffler violation. Belmonte led police on a brief chase that ended when he collided with a fire hydrant. McDonald then pursued Belmonte on foot. McDonald said Belmonte reportedly turned toward him and reached for the weapon before McDonald fired three times, striking with each shot.

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