Tom Dillard recounts the prejudice he witnessed in education, employment, housing and other areas of life in Columbus. To read our complete “Black Out” series on discrimination and systemic racism, visit Dispatch.com.

Tom Dillard recounts the prejudice he witnessed in education, employment, housing and other areas of life in Columbus. To read our complete &ldquo;Black Out&rdquo; series on discrimination and systemic racism, visit <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/">Dispatch.com</a>.

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Black Out: Tom Dillard Recalls Early Experiences with Racism in Columbus

Audio from a 911 call to report a shooting near Ohio State’s campus. Ohio State University wrestler Sammy Sasso was shot and seriously injured Friday during a carjacking, eyewitnesses told Columbus police. The shooting occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of N. High Street, according to police.

Audio from a 911 call to report a shooting near Ohio State’s campus. Ohio State University wrestler Sammy Sasso was shot and seriously injured Friday during a carjacking, eyewitnesses told Columbus police. The shooting occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of N. High Street, according to police.

911 call: Ohio State wrestler shot and seriously injured during a carjacking

A woman called 911 to report that her boss was being held up at gunpoint in the parking lot during a situation involving shots fired near 45 Great Southern Blvd, near the Franklin County auto title bureau office on the city’s far south side.

A woman called 911 to report that her boss was being held up at gunpoint in the parking lot during a situation involving shots fired near 45 Great Southern Blvd, near the Franklin County auto title bureau office on the city’s far south side.

911 call: Woman calls to say her boss gun is being held at gunpoint at Great Southern Boulevard

In this 911 recording from Ross County, Jadarrius Rose said he was afraid for his safety after seeing guns pointed at him. Since this incident a Circleville police K9 officer has been placed on paid administrative leave as he is investigated for releasing his police dog on an unarmed truck driver who fled from authorities last week.
Read More:Gov. DeWine says K-9 attack of unarmed man shows need for better police training in Ohio
Related:What we know Circleville K9 attack investigated: handler on paid leave, driver feared for his safety

In this 911 recording from Ross County, Jadarrius Rose said he was afraid for his safety after seeing guns pointed at him. Since this incident a Circleville police K9 officer has been placed on paid administrative leave as he is investigated for releasing his police dog on an unarmed truck driver who fled from authorities last week.
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<li>Read More: <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/25/dewine-says-circleville-k9-attack-wakeup-call-for-police-training/70461978007/">Gov. DeWine says K-9 attack of unarmed man shows need for better police training in Ohio</a></li>
<li>Related: <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2023/07/25/what-we-know-about-circleville-police-k9-attack/70461727007/">What we know Circleville K9 attack investigated: handler on paid leave, driver feared for his safety</a></li>
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911 call: Truck driver feared for his safety during attempted vehicle pursuit

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