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Police Shootings

  1. police brutality
    Philadelphia Police Fatally Shot a Black Man in Front of His MomFollowing the shooting of 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr., people took to the streets in protest.
    By Amanda Arnold
  2. power
    An Unarmed Black Man Tried to Shake Hands With a Cop. He Was Shot Dead.Jonathan Price, 31, was shot four times in the torso after his family says he broke up a domestic dispute.
    By Bridget Read
  3. power
    Only One Officer Was Charged in Breonna Taylor’s KillingA member of the grand jury claims they were never given the option to indict the other two officers.
    By Bridget Read
  4. the bigger picture
    ‘This Is Breonna Taylor’s Home’: Scenes From LouisvillePhotographer J.D. Barnes captures the anguish and the outrage over the grand jury’s decision in Breonna Taylor’s killing.
    By Claire Lampen
  5. power
    Police Shot a 13-Year-Old Boy With Autism After His Mother Called 911The child is currently hospitalized with serious injuries.
    By Amanda Arnold
  6. police brutality
    Wisconsin Police Shot a Black Man Multiple Times in the BackOfficers opened fire on Jacob Blake while his back was turned, as his three children watched from the car.
    By Amanda Arnold
  7. crime
    L.A. Deputies Fatally Shot a Black Man During a Biking StopThe sheriff’s department says deputies opened fire on Dijon Kizzee after they saw him drop his gun.
    By Claire Lampen
  8. power
    When Will Black Women See Justice?One-hundred and one days after Breonna Taylor’s murder, none of the cops who shot her have been arrested.
    By Gabrielle Bellot
  9. police shootings
    Robert Fuller’s Half-Brother Was Shot to Death by Sheriff’s DeputiesLast week, Fuller was found hanging from a tree in California. Now his half-brother is dead after a shoot-out with law enforcement, reports say.
    By Amanda Arnold
  10. power
    What Exactly Does It Mean to Defund the Police?A comprehensive guide.
    By Amanda Arnold
  11. crime
    Gunman Plows Car Through Seattle Protest, Shooting DemonstratorThe victim, a 27-year-old black man, is reportedly in stable condition.
    By Hannah Gold
  12. protest
    D.C. Police Trapped 70 Protesters in a Private HomeThe group had to take refuge overnight after being targeted with tear gas and flashbang devices.
    By Hannah Gold
  13. crime
    Everything We Know About the Police Shooting of David McAteeLouisville police and National Guardsmen fired on a crowd on Monday, killing the 53-year-old.
    By Claire Lampen
  14. protest
    Scenes from Police Brutality Protests Around the WorldIn cities across the globe, people gathered in solidarity with U.S. protesters demanding an end to racist law enforcement.
    By Hannah Gold
  15. crime
    Father of Black Woman Killed by White Cop Dies Weeks After“He ultimately just succumbed to, I don’t know, I can only say a broken heart.”
    By Marie Lodi
  16. crime
    Ex-Cop Who Shot Black Woman in Her Own Home Charged With MurderAaron Dean fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson while she was playing video games with her nephew.
    By Amanda Arnold
  17. crime
    Everything We Know About the Atatiana Jefferson Police ShootingAtatiana Jefferson was playing video games with her nephew when a cop shot and killed her.
    By Marie Lodi
  18. power
    Ex-Cop Sentenced to 10 Years for Murdering Her Black Neighbor in His Own HomeIn September 2018, Amber Guyger killed Botham Jean in his own apartment.
    By Amanda Arnold
  19. Celebrities Pay Tribute to Sterling, CastileWith powerful songs, moments of silence, and calls to action.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  20. awful things
    Civilian Mom Shot in Dallas While Shielding Her 4 SonsShetamia Taylor was one of two nonpolice victims.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  21. police shootings
    What a Tragedy in Toronto Can Teach Us About How Police Handle De-escalation“Slow down” seems to be a very important message for police officers dealing with people in crisis.
    By Jesse Singal