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US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

5 fatal shootings in California: Officers killed unarmed people in moving cars

Law enforcement shootings into moving vehicles face increased scrutiny and state investigations amid conflicting accounts about whether occupants posed imminent deadly threats.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

How journalists should cover ICE's fatal shooting of a civilian in Minneapolis - Poynter

Journalists must rigorously verify evidence and responsibly report fatal law‑enforcement use of force to hold authorities accountable while minimizing graphic harm to the public.
#lapd
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Alleged escapes, collisions, and shootings: A pattern emerges at ICE roadside stops

Immigration enforcement operations increasingly use high-speed chases, PIT maneuvers, crashes and traps, causing shootings, injuries and at least one death across several US cities.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

These Cases Prove It: The Castle Doctrine Is a Racist Lie

No-knock warrants have resulted in fatal shootings of Black residents in their homes, exemplified by the killing of 16-year-old Randall Adjessom.
#manhunt
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

In prison, ex-Danville cop enjoyed coveted firefighter role. Now he can use it to dismiss his felony

Andrew Hall, a former deputy sheriff, served a prison sentence and now seeks to expunge an assault conviction, enabled by his time with the San Quentin Fire Department.
US politics
fromMission Local
6 months ago

Explore: Every person killed in S.F. police shootings since 2000

"At least 12 percent of people shot and killed by police in San Francisco were homeless, making them a significant demographic among those of fatal encounters with law enforcement."
San Francisco
Public health
fromNature
8 months ago

Why US police shootings are so deadly and why some police forces do better

Police shootings in the US result in a higher average number of gunshot wounds than those inflicted by civilians, indicating a lethal trend.
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