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Coroner Officially Releases Identity of Homeless Man Shot by LAPD

Coroner’s officials on Thursday released the identity of a homeless man who was shot and killed by Los Angeles police officers Sunday on skid row after an altercation that included a gun grab.

March 6, 2015

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Homeless Man Killed by LAPD was Wanted by U.S. Marshals

The federal warrant was issued Jan. 9 for Charley Saturmin Robinet after he didn’t provide monthly reports to a probation officer in November, December and January, Deputy U.S. Marshal Matthew Cordova said.

March 4, 2015

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Homeless Man Killed by LAPD Monday was Convicted Bank Robber, French National

The 39-year-old man shot dead by Los Angeles police officers on skid row Sunday was convicted 15 years ago of an armed robbery at a Thousand Oaks, Calif., bank and sent to federal prison, according to records and law enforcement sources.

March 3, 2015

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Video: L.A. Homeless Man Reached for Officer's Waistband Before Being Shot

An enhanced version of a video recording of Los Angeles police officers fatally shooting a homeless man on skid row Sunday appears to show the man's hand reaching in the direction of one officer's waistband.

March 2, 2015

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NYPD Officer Gives Shirt to Homeless Man

A warmhearted NYPD officer on patrol near the UN gave a shivering homeless man the sweatshirt off his back Friday.

December 15, 2013

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S.C. Chief: Homelessness Is Not a Crime

The Columbia (S.C.) Police chief is pushing back on a City Council plan to divert homeless people from the city center, telling The State that "homelessness is not a crime."

August 28, 2013

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Calif. Officer Shoots, Kills Homeless Man

A Santa Ana (Calif.) Police officer now faces an investigation for fatally shooting a homeless man at a shopping center on Tuesday. Read the full story here.

August 1, 2013

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Video: Tenn. Officers Disciplined for Rough Arrest

Three Knoxville (Tenn.) Police Department officers resigned and four others face disciplinary measures stemming from the rough arrest of a mentally ill homeless man in February.

June 11, 2013

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Seattle PD's Homeless Parody

Seattle PD's Assistant Chief Jim Pugel apologized for appearing in a 1986 police training video mocking homlessness. The parody video, "Under the Viaduct," offers alternative lyrics to "Under the Boardwalk" and shows homeless drinking wine, breaking into cars and being rousted by police. Read the full story here.

April 25, 2013

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Video: Fla. Cop Strikes Pedestrian, Leaves Scene

An Orlando Police officer now faces disciplinary action after an internal investigation found him at fault for leaving the scene after striking a homeless pedestrian with his cruiser and leaving the scene.

April 16, 2013

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Video: Off-Duty Cop Stops Hawaiian Airport Attack

An off-duty Pinole (Calif.) Police officer came to the aid of a TSA officer at the Honolulu airport, after a homeless woman with a history of mental illness began assaulting the woman.

April 4, 2013

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Homeless Woman Threatens To Kill LAPD Chief's Wife

The wife of Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck has been granted a temporary restraining order against a homeless woman accused of threatening to kill her.

December 20, 2012