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Officer Cierra Brooks – Gastonia Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In October 2021, Officer Cierra Brooks arrested Joshua Rohrer, a disabled veteran, for alleged panhandling. During the arrest, Rohrer’s service dog, Sunshine, was tased and later died. Rohrer filed a federal lawsuit in July 2023 against Officer Brooks, alleging excessive force and civil rights violations. The lawsuit is ongoing.

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– [Officer Cierra Brooks](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-cierra-brooks/)

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