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Man Shot and Killed by Grand Rapids Police Officer After Traffic Stop

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May 6, 2022: https://thehill.com/news/ap/ap-u-s-news/3480213-autopsy-patrick-lyoya-killed-by-cops-shot-to-the-head Apr 28, 2022: https://www.michigan.gov/mspnewsroom/news-releases/2022/04/28/michigan-state-police-submit-investigation-into-shooting-of-patrick-lyoya-to-kent-county-prosecutor Apr 25, 2022: https://thehill.com/news/state-watch/3463061-michigan-police-chief-ids-officer-who-fatally-shot-patrick-lyoya Apr 19, 2022: An independent autopsy confirmed that Patrick Lyoya was shot in the back of the head while face down on the … Continue reading Man Shot and Killed by Grand Rapids Police Officer After Traffic Stop →

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Daunte Wright Shot and Killed by Suburban Minneapolis Police Officer During Traffic Stop

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Apr 24, 2023: https://apnews.com/article/daunte-wright-kim-potter-police-shooting-4b62092a23e184fe81b904fc6385becd Feb 19, 2022: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/595031-family-of-daunte-wright-white-woman-tears-trump-justice Feb 18, 2022: https://thehill.com/homenews/news/594891-ex-officer-kim-potter-sentenced-to-prison-in-fatal-shooting-of-daunte-wright Dec 23, 2021: Ex-officer Kim Potter found guilty in fatal shooting of Daunte Wright | The Hill https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/587236-the-dangerous-trend-behind-officer-kim-potters-conviction https://www.foxnews.com/media/judge-jeanine-kim-potter-guilty-verdict https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/outcome-reached-trial-kim-potter-ex-officer-charged-daunte-wrights-dea-rcna9408 https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/kim-potter-trial-daunte-wright-killing-verdict-2021-12-23/ Dec 18, … Continue reading Daunte Wright Shot and Killed by Suburban Minneapolis Police Officer During Traffic Stop →

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Former Fort Worth Texas Police Officer Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Black Woman

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Oct 16, 2019: Fort Worth police had problems way before the Atatiana Jefferson shooting | Vox Oct 15, 2019: Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus said there was "absolutely no excuse" for the shooting. Source: … Continue reading Former Fort Worth Texas Police Officer Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Black Woman →

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Unarmed 22-Year-Old Black Man Shot and Killed by Sacramento Police

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Mar 3, 2019: Arden Fair mall in Sacramento closes as Stephon Clark protesters hold sit-in | The Sacramento Bee Mar 2, 2019: District Attorney Anne-Marie Schubert announced that the two Sacramento police officers involved in … Continue reading Unarmed 22-Year-Old Black Man Shot and Killed by Sacramento Police →

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Former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown Acquitted in Shooting Death of Sylville Smith

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Jun 21, 2017: In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown was found not guilty of first-degree reckless homicide in the August 14, 2016 shooting death of Sylville Smith. The family of Sylville Smith … Continue reading Former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown Acquitted in Shooting Death of Sylville Smith →

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Keith Lamont Scott Shot and Killed by Charlotte Police

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Nov 30, 2016: In Charlotte, North Carolina, Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray said that Officer Brentley Vinson's deadly use of force was lawful in the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott. Keith Lamont Scott … Continue reading Keith Lamont Scott Shot and Killed by Charlotte Police →

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Philando Castile Shot and Killed by Minnesota Police During Routine Traffic Stop

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Dec 1, 2017: Diamond Reynolds, the girlfriend of Philando Castile, reached a settlement with the cities of St. Anthony and Roseville. Reynolds will receive $675,000 from St. Anthony and $125,000 from Roseville. Girlfriend of Philando … Continue reading Philando Castile Shot and Killed by Minnesota Police During Routine Traffic Stop →

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Alton Sterling Shot and Killed by Baton Rouge Police

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Mar 30, 2018: Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announced the firing of officer Salamoni. Officer Lake will be suspended for three days. Police fire Louisiana officer who shot Alton Sterling | The Hill Mar … Continue reading Alton Sterling Shot and Killed by Baton Rouge Police →