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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keith Lamont Scott Shot and Killed by Charlotte Police

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

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

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

Alton Sterling Shot and Killed by Baton Rouge Police

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