Cleveland to reveal discipline for cops in 137-shot barrage

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland officials are ready to announce administrative discipline for 13 police officers who fired during a 137-shot barrage that killed two unarmed people after a high-speed chase.

They include Patrolman Michael Brelo, who was acquitted of manslaughter charges in May for having fired the last 15 shots of the barrage in East Cleveland on Nov. 29, 2012.

The mayor, police chief and public safety director scheduled a news conference later today to discuss disciplinary action.

All the officers were cited for joining the chase and leaving the city without permission. Many were cited for endangering other officers by creating a crossfire situation.

Brelo was suspended without pay, and the other officers were put on desk duty.

The police union previously said the discipline would be challenged during hearings.