This undated photo provided by the family's attorney shows Tamir Rice. Rice, 12, was fatally shot by police in Cleveland after brandishing what turned out to be a replica gun, triggering an investigation into his death and a legislator's call for such weapons to be brightly colored or bear special markings. (AP Photo/Courtesy Richardson & Kucharski Co., L.P.A.)
Tamir E. Rice died at MetroHealth Medical Center early Sunday morning after a Cleveland police officer shot him outside the Cudell Recreation Center. (Family photo)
Tamir E. Rice died at MetroHealth Medical Center early Sunday morning after a Cleveland police officer shot him outside the Cudell Recreation Center. (Family photo)

Adam Ferrise, The Plain Dealer via CLEVELAND.COM

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Cleveland.com)—Dozens of people are gathering outside the Cudell Recreation Center to protest the police shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.

Some brought signs, others have megaphones. About 40 protesters from Ferguson, Missouri arrived to protest, according to one protester, Michael Hassell, who said he’s from Ferguson.

One longtime neighborhood resident, Ruth Standiford, said she came out to protest because she believes there are many unanswered questions surrounding Rice’s shooting.

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