Ep 4 - Columbus Police Shooting of Donovan Lewis: A Use of Force Analysis

The Force Review: Episode 4 - Donovan Lewis

In the early morning hours of August 30th 2022, Columbus Police were executing a felony arrest warrant against Donovan Lewis. During a search of his apartment, police drew weapons and fired on Lewis in his own bed. Was this a legally justified shooting? Was this police use of force self defense or will the officer be arrested and charged? Watch this shooting breakdown for a shooting review of this police activity. This officer shooting shows body worn camera footage of police deadly force. Watch this police video for a legal review of self defense law and police tactics.

Source BWC Footage:
Direct from the City of Columbus Police Department via a public records request

Ohio Revised Code 2903.05
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2903.05

Ohio Revised Code 2903.041
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2903.041

Ohio Revised Code 2901.22
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2901.22

Nurse Convicted
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/25/1088902487/former-nurse-found-guilty-in-accidental-injection-death-of-75-year-old-patient

Firearms Instructor 1 Convicted
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2014/10/24/firearms-instructor-guilty-in-accidental/23768256007/

Firearms Instructor 2 Convicted
https://www.wcpo.com/news/crime/concealed-carry-instructor-gets-5-days-in-jail-probation-for-gun-shop-owners-death