#wrongful-shooting

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Washington Post
3 weeks ago
US news

Florida deputy who shot Black airman is fired from his job

An innocent Black Air Force airman was fatally shot in his own apartment by a deputy in Florida, leading to public outcry and the deputy's subsequent firing. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Mother of Navy vet killed by L.A. police as he held a metal bar will receive $24 million

Police shot Navy veteran holding a metal bar, mistaking it for a machete, leading to a $24.45 million settlement for his mother.
A federal jury awarded $23.8 million, deeming the use of force by LAPD officers excessive in this case. [ more ]
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