Police Shooting
Al Sharpton Calls for Special Prosecutor in Andrew Brown Shooting
Pasquotank County District Attorney Andrew Womble said deputies were "justified" in their actions because they had reason to believe they were in danger.
Latest Updates on Andrew Brown Case: Police Release Body Cam Footage
"I find that the facts of this case clearly illustrate the officers who used deadly force on Andrew Brown Jr. did so reasonably and only when a violent felon used a deadly weapon to put their lives in danger," District Attorney Andrew said.
Body Camera Footage Shows Andrew Brown Driving Away Before Fatal Shooting
On Tuesday, District Attorney Andrew Womble said officers were justified in their use of deadly force last month.
Alabama Officer William Darby Convicted of Murder for Shooting Suicidal Man
A senior officer was de-escalating the situation with a suicidal man who was holding a gun to his head when Darby entered the scene and shot the man in the face.
Garrett Rolfe, Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks, Reinstated After Firing
An Atlanta board reinstated Rolfe after his attorney argued that the officer was not given enough notice of his termination following the fatal shooting of Brooks last June.
Fire Chief Resigns After Telling Local Police to Ignore Black Neighborhoods
A Lancaster County, South Carolina, volunteer fire chief resigned over his recent Facebook post that urged police to "stop responding to these black neighborhoods," saying it's better if "they eventually kill each other."
Grand Jury Will Not Indict Deputy for Police Killing of Joshua Johnson
Johnson's family has publicly doubted the police's official version of events, and launched their own investigation into the matter.
Chris Ward, Logan Fox, North Carolina Deputies Killed, Were 'Ambushed'
"You know, he was waiting for the officers," Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman told WSOC-TV. "We had had an issue with him over the weekend."
Sgt. Chris Ward Identified as Officer Killed in North Carolina Shooting
One other officer, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, is still on the scene in unknown condition. The shooter remains active, firing at officers.
Alex Gonzales Police Shooting Body Camera 'Heartbreaking, Tragic': Lawyer
"What happened is unconscionable, in my opinion. There's no credible defense for it," said Scott Hendler, attorney for the parents of Alex Gonzales.
Andrew Brown Hit Police With Car Before Fatal Shooting, Prosecutor Says
Brown's family released the findings of an independent autopsy report, which showed there were five penetrating bullet wounds to his body.
Andrew Brown Family Autopsy Reveals 'Kill Shot to Back of the Head'
Family attorney Wayne Kendall said the early shots were not fatal.
Ben Crump Slams Police for Andrew Brown Warrant Release Before Body Cam
Brown was fatally shot outside his home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, last Wednesday by deputies who obtained a search warrant after investigators allegedly recorded him selling small amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine to an informant.
Andrew Brown's Family Criticizes 'Transparency' From North Carolina Police
Brown's family viewed the body camera footage for the first time on Monday after requesting its release for nearly a week since his death on April 21.
LAPD Fatally Shoots Man In Body Armor, 'Counting Down' in Hollywood—Police
The suspect starting counting down when officers shot him on Sunset Boulevard, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
Ohio Bar Stops Showing NBA Games After LeBron James Tweet on Ma'Khia Bryant
Jay Linneman confirmed that TVs in his bar won't play any more NBA games after what he views as the final straw in James' comments about police.
Edgar Tirado's Parents Say U.S. 'Failed' Son, Others With Mental Illness
Tirado was fatally shot by Dallas police this week as he brandished a replica firearm that police said he had used in a series of robberies. His parents said they had been struggling to commit their son to a long-term mental health care facility.
Virginia Man Shot 10 Times by Police After Officers Gave Him Ride Home
"The officer just started shooting at him for no reason," Isaiah Brown's brother told a local news channel.
Donald Trump Says LeBron James' Remarks are 'Divisive, Nasty, Insulting'
"LeBron James should focus on basketball rather than presiding over the destruction of the NBA," the former president said. "He may be a great basketball player, but he is doing nothing to bring our Country together."
The Toxicity of the Permanent Outrage Mentality
The unfortunate reality is that, in our modern political and media ecosystem, a permanently aggrieved, outraged, victimized mentality pays well.
TikToker Gains Following for Daily Runs in Honor of Ahmaud Arbery
Today marks day 337 that Ellis Harrison, a student at the University of Missouri, has been taking a run for a greater cause. Harrison, who documents his daily runs on TikTok, has gathered more than 51k followers and millions of likes.
Social Worker May Have Prevented Ma'Khia Bryant Death, City Official Says
Bryant, 16, was fatally shot by an officer after police responded to a call about an attempted stabbing.
Don Lemon, Chris Cuomo Defend Officer Who Shot Ma'Khia Bryant
Police said the 16-year-old Black girl was swinging a knife at a woman when a Columbus officer shot her dead.
Brandon Tatum Says LeBron James Would Let White Officers Defend Him
"LeBron James is living on a high horse, he's in a multimillion-dollar house living around nothing but white people. He is not affected by none of this violence," Tatum said.
Students Demand Ohio State Cut Ties With Police After Ma'Khia Bryant Death
Photos and videos of student protests were posted across social media, showing people gathered across different parts of campus, including the university's student activity center.
Officer Nicholas Reardon Identified as Fatally Shooting Ma'Khia Bryant
Reardon has been a Columbus police officer since December 2019. He has been put on paid leave pending an investigation.
Andrew Brown Identified as Man Shot and Killed by Police in Elizabeth City
Pasquotank County Sheriff Timmy Wooten III identified the man shot by deputies on Wednesday morning as Andrew Brown.
Columbus Police Department Has Killed Third Most Children in the U.S.: Data
Fifteen-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant became the sixth minor fatally shot by the Columbus Division of Police since 2016.
Ma'Khia Bryant Shooting Sparks Kyle Rittenhouse Comparisons
Police said the 16-year-old Black girl was holding a knife when she was fatally shot by an officer in Columbus, Ohio.
Ma'Khia Bryant, 16-Year-Old Black Girl Shot Dead by Columbus Police
Police said bodycam footage showed the teenager had lunged at someone with a knife moments before an officer shot her.