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Former Fort Worth Officer Charged with Murder

Dean is accused of killing 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson when he fired a shot from outside the home through a window. The body camera Dean was wearing during the incident recorded the officer ordering someone to show their hands. Officials say Dean did not identify himself as a police officer before firing.

October 15, 2019

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Former Minneapolis Officer Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Woman Who Called 911

The jury convicted Mohamed Noor of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the killing of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a dual citizen of the United States and Australia, on July 15, 2017.

April 30, 2019

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Former Dallas Officer Indicted for Murder in Shooting of Neighbor

Guyger, 30, had just finished her shift on the night of Sept. 6 when she entered Jean's home and shot him as he watched a late-night football game.

November 30, 2018

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Chicago Officer Convicted of Murder in 2014 Shooting of Laquan McDonald

Van Dyke, 40, was charged with first-degree murder, official misconduct and aggravated battery in the Oct. 20, 2014, shooting of McDonald, who was shot 16 times. Jurors were told Thursday they have the option of convicting Van Dyke of second-degree murder, which is probationable.

October 5, 2018

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Former Texas Officer Found Guilty of Murder for Duty Shooting

Oliver shot into the back of a 2004 black Impala where Edwards was a passenger on April 29 last year. He claimed the car was about to run over his partner, Officer Tyler Gross, but several witnesses and video taken from the officer’s body camera show the car was moving away from Gross.

August 28, 2018

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Video: Alabama Officer Indicted on Murder Charge in Fatal Shooting

Despite the fact that an Incident Review Board cleared all three officers of any wrongdoing — saying that all officers involved had performed within Huntsville Police Department policies, procedures, and training — Madison County District Attorney Robert Broussard decided to present the case to a grand jury.

August 6, 2018

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Alabama Officer Indicted on Murder Charge in Fatal Shooting

Despite the fact that an Incident Review Board cleared all three officers of any wrongdoing — saying that all officers involved had performed within Huntsville Police Department policies, procedures, and training — Madison County District Attorney Robert Broussard decided to present the case to a grand jury. More here.

August 6, 2018

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Former St. Louis Officer Sues Prosecutor, IA Investigator Over Murder Charge

The suit alleges former Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce lied to a judge in order to secure Stockley’s arrest and that former St. Louis police internal affairs investigator Kirk Deeken made false claims about evidence to grand jurors that led to Stockley’s indictment.

June 11, 2018

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Video: Minneapolis Officer Faces Murder Charge in Justine Damond Shooting

According to the criminal complaint, moments before the shooting, Harrity heard a voice and saw an unarmed person outside the squad car. Harrity said he was startled. He said that he feared for his life, pulled out his gun and held it to his ribcage while pointing it downward.

March 20, 2018

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Murder Trial of Border Patrol Agent Accused of Shooting Across Border and Killing Mexican Teen Begins in Tucson

Swartz's lawyers have said Elena Rodriguez threw rocks just before he was shot in an attempt to create a distraction for drug smugglers and that the officer was justified in using lethal force. They have requested that jurors visit the site at night to experience the area after dark.

March 20, 2018

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Minneapolis Officer Faces Murder Charge in Justine Damond Shooting

According to the criminal complaint, moments before the shooting, Harrity heard a voice and saw an unarmed person outside the squad car. Harrity said he was startled. He said that he feared for his life, pulled out his gun and held it to his ribcage while pointing it downward. More Here.

March 20, 2018

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Oklahoma Officer Faces Murder Charge Over Shooting of Suicidal Suspect

One officer deployed a less lethal bean bag shotgun, striking Pigeon in the left hip, police reported. Sweeney discharged his firearm, striking Pigeon multiple times, according to police. The man died at the scene. More Here. [Incident Begins at about 3 Minutes on Video]

December 6, 2017