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Police Shootings

  1. police shootings
    Police Shot an 11-year-old Boy Who Called 911 for HelpAderrien Murry’s family has filed a lawsuit against the city of Indianola, its police chief, and the officer who allegedly shot the boy.
  2. crime
    What We Know About the Killing of Patrick LyoyaOfficer Christopher Schurr has been charged with second-degree murder.
  3. crime
    Kim Potter Faces 2 Years in Prison for Killing Daunte WrightThe former Minnesota police officer says she mistakenly grabbed her gun while reaching for her Taser.
  4. black lives matter
    I Should Only Know Ma’Khia From TikTokHer hairstyle tutorials offer a glimpse into the life she could have led.
  5. police brutality
    Ohio Police Shot and Killed a 16-Year-Old Black GirlRight before the jury delivered a guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin case, Ma’Khia Bryant was fatally shot in Columbus.
  6. police shootings
    What We Know About the Police Killing of Adam ToledoNewly released body-cam footage shows that the 13-year-old boy had his hands up when he was shot.
  7. power
    The Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Is Back on DutyRusten Sheskey — who shot Blake seven times, leaving him paralyzed — will not be disciplined.
  8. police shootings
    What We Know About the Police Killing of Daunte WrightThe 20-year-old Black man was fatally shot by a Minnesota officer during a traffic stop.
  9. power
    Jacob Blake Is Suing the Police Officer Who Shot HimBlake, the Black man who was left paralyzed after being repeatedly shot in the back, is accusing officer Rusten Sheskey of excessive force.
  10. crime
    None of the Officers Involved in Shooting Jacob Blake Will Face ChargesBlake’s attorney said the decision “failed not only Jacob and his family but the community that protested and demanded justice.”
  11. power
    Two More Police Officers to Be Fired in Breonna Taylor CaseLouisville’s interim police chief has issued termination letters to detectives Myles Cosgrove and Joshua Jaynes.
  12. crime
    The Officer Who Killed Tamir Rice Won’t Face Federal ChargesThe Justice Department has officially declined to prosecute Timothy Loehmann and Frank Garmback.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. power
    Police Shot a 13-Year-Old Boy With Autism After His Mother Called 911The child is currently hospitalized with serious injuries.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. power
    What Exactly Does It Mean to Defund the Police?A comprehensive guide.
  23. crime
    Gunman Plows Car Through Seattle Protest, Shooting DemonstratorThe victim, a 27-year-old black man, is reportedly in stable condition.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.”
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. Celebrities Pay Tribute to Sterling, CastileWith powerful songs, moments of silence, and calls to action.
  32. awful things
    Civilian Mom Shot in Dallas While Shielding Her 4 SonsShetamia Taylor was one of two nonpolice victims.
  33. 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.