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Nation Apr 29

Shootout that left 4 law officers dead began with attempt to serve warrant, police say

By Erik Versuzco, Peter Smith, Associated Press

Politics Nov 06

Noah and his older sister visit a mural of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died after an encounter with police officers, ahead of the one year anniversary of his death in Denver, Colorado, U.S., August 8, 2020. Picture taken August 8, 2020. Photo by Kevin Mohatt/REUTERS
2nd police officer acquitted in death of Elijah McClain

The case received little attention until protests over the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked renewed outrage over McClain's death.

By Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Nation Oct 17

Authorities say two people died and another 20 were injured in a New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood
Georgia deputy kills Black man who spent 16 years in prison on a wrongful conviction

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the deputy used a stun gun when Cure refused to follow commands. Officials say Cure then became violent, prompting the deputy to shoot him.

By Associated Press

World Jul 05

March in Nanterre in tribute to 17-year-old shot dead in Paris suburb
After teen killed by police, France struggles to discuss race

With the shooting captured on video, the killing could be seen as France’s George Floyd moment. However, the national discussion leaves out what many Americans would consider the essential point: color.

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Nation Jan 12

Eviction of homeless encampments at Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles
Watch 9:48
Why calls for reform have not reduced the number of people killed by police

More than 1,000 people died at the hands of law enforcement in 2022 and wide racial disparities persisted among those deaths. One of those killed last year was Amir Locke, who was shot by police in Minneapolis executing a no-knock…

By John Yang, Sam Lane

Mar 17

Family of Black man killed by Ohio police files civil rights lawsuit

By Associated Press

The family of a Black man who a white Ohio police officer fatally shot without warning on New Year's Day has sued the officer and the city of Canton in federal court.

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Jun 04

Records show teen killed by Honolulu police shot in back of head

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Hospital records provided by a lawyer representing the family of a 16-year-old boy killed by Honolulu police show the teen arrived at an emergency room with gunshot wounds to the back of his head and to his shoulders.

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May 25

Watch 13:34
What it will take to reform policing, according to 3 experts

Judy Woodruff discusses the history and trends of policing in America — and what reform should look like — with DeRay Mckesson, co-founder of Campaign Zero, Margaret Huang, president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Georgetown University…

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May 24

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In George Floyd’s death, Michael Brown Sr. sees history repeat itself

By Yamiche Alcindor

In 2014, 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr. was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Like George Floyd, his death led to weeks of protests and some violent clashes with law enforcement, and gave birth to the…

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Apr 12

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Minnesota enforces curfew, deploys National Guard after new police shooting sparks protest

By Amna Nawaz, David Coles

As the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin went into a third week of testimony Monday, a police killing of a motorist in a neighboring community has once again left the region reeling. Amna Nawaz speaks with Lisa…

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