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Davon McNeal, 11, was shot and killed Saturday night after a group of five men opened fire in Southeast D.C., FOX 5 DC reports. McNeal’s maternal grandfather, Tony Lawson, said his daughter, who works for D.C. Councilman Trayon White, organized a “stop the violence” themed cookout for the neighborhood. She’s also associated with the Violence Interrupter program, which works with individuals previously tied to gangs who try to […]
A man was fatally shot during a demonstration where many had met to protest Breonna Taylor‘s death. Tyler Charles Gerth was killed on Saturday night at a park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the New York Times reports. Police have apprehended a suspect who was hospitalized following the shooting, according to interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder. Police […]
Rising rapper Bris was shot and killed this weekend at age 24, the Sacramento County Coroner records confirm. Sacramento police responded to reports of shots fired on Sunday. When officers arrived, they found Bris—who was born Christopher Treadwell—suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. Bris was one of Sacramento‘s brightest stars to attack […]
On Thursday, Akron, Ohio police held a press conference to confirm that suspects have been identified in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Black woman Na’Kia Crawford. The police have revealed that the shooter who is accused of killing Crawford is 17-years-old, and remains at large. However, the black Camaro used in the shooting has been recovered […]
Tyler Perry plans to pay for Rayshard Brooks’ funeral expenses, and also has reportedly offered to pay for Brooks’ four children to go to college as well. According to People, a source close to Perry said that he “spoke to Rayshard’s family and wanted to do something to help. His heart goes out to the family during […]
Tulsa Police Department major Travis Yates claims he was misquoted during a recent podcast appearance where he stated that officers are “shooting African-Americans about 24 percent less than we probably ought to be, based on the crimes being committed.” The most baffling part is Yates’ misquote defense isn’t even in regards to that callous comment you […]
A man was taken into custody by police on Sunday after driving a car into a crowd of protesters, ultimately shooting one of them. Per NBC News, the man—who had not been formally identified as of Monday morning—was detained after driving into the crowd in Seattle. According to a witness, the victim had attempted to […]
Former NFL wide receiver and Florida Gator standout, Donald “Reche” Caldwell, was killed in his hometown of Tampa, Florida on Saturday, TMZ reports. Caldwell’s mother, Deborah Caldwell, tells TMZ that the incident took place as the 41-year-old was preparing to take his girlfriend out on a date. He went back into his house to grab his jacket when he […]
The Omaha, Nebraska man who fatally shot the 22-year-old activist James Scurlock will not face charges. Jacob Gardner—owner of the Hive Bar and Gatsby Bar—was taken into custody following the shooting. Now, county attorney Don Kleine says the shooter was “defending himself,” CBS News reports. Scurlock was killed by Gardner amid protests against police brutality. […]
Louisville police chief Steve Conrad has been fired following the investigation into a fatal shooting during the city’s protests, CNN reports. On Monday, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer revealed that he had relieved Conrad of his duties. This move came after it was reported that two police officers involved in the shooting did not activate their body cameras. “This type […]
