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Gun Violence Shootings Archive

Archives for March 2015

Police Violence
Police arrest suspect in shooting of 2 officers in Ferguson, MO. Here’s what we know.Police arrest suspect in shooting of 2 officers in Ferguson, MO. Here’s what we know.
Police Violence

The shooting occurred after officers talked to protesters outside the Ferguson Police Department building.

By Emily St. James, German Lopez and 1 more
Police Violence
A police shooting in Madison, WI, highlighted the city’s alarming racial disparitiesA police shooting in Madison, WI, highlighted the city’s alarming racial disparities
Police Violence

The Tony Robinson shooting falls into a much broader context.

By German Lopez
Police Violence
City of Cleveland apologizes for blaming Tamir Rice for own death in police shootingCity of Cleveland apologizes for blaming Tamir Rice for own death in police shooting
Police Violence

The city presented the argument in court.

By German Lopez
Police Violence
Los Angeles police caught on video shooting man in Skid RowLos Angeles police caught on video shooting man in Skid Row
Police Violence

A bystander recorded the shooting as it unfolded.

By German Lopez