Police officials in Cleveland, Ohio, have fired six police officers who shot more than 100 rounds into a car and killed an unarmed black couple in 2012.

Six other officers are facing suspensions ranging from 21 to 30 days.

The shooting followed a high-speed chase that involved 62 police cars and more than 100 officers.

According to BBC News the incident began with the sound of a small car in poor repair backfiring, which was mistaken for the sound of gunfire, and ended with the death of Timothy Russell, who was shot 24 times, and Malissa Williams, who was shot 23 times.

Steve Loomis, president of the city’s largest police union, said he would contest the firings and suspensions.

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