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 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 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 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 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 6:22 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… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch 10:58 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… Continue watching