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State College community pays tribute to Osaze Osagie with ‘Two Years Too Late’ march

Osaze Osagie — a black man with mental health issues — was killed by State College Police in 2019.

By Staff

Lawsuit alleges State College police officer who fatally shot Osaze Osagie was unfit for duty

A small protest was sparked by new details in the lawsuit by Osagie’s parents against the police. In an amended complaint filed in the federal court Monday, the family of Osagie alleged that former borough police officer Jordan Pieniazek abused alcohol and had behavioral issues. 

By Min Xian/SpotlightPA

Osagie family plans to sue State College police, calls for reform

With Osaze Osagie’s parents standing behind them, lawyers for the family — including Andrew Celli — said the legal filing is the first step in holding the system responsible.

By Anne Danahy/WPSU

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Internal police review: State College shooting of Osaze Osagie justified

The Review Board said the three officers who responded to a mental health check on Osagie “acted within policy.” 
By Tim Lambert/WITF