Ma’Khia Bryant’s mother speaks out after fatal police shooting
The family of the slain teenager say that she was only wielding a knife to defend herself.
Midwest
Protesters gather after police fatally shoot teen in Columbus
Swiftly released bodycam footage shows 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant apparently trying to stab someone before an officer opens fire.
7-year-old girl fatally shot at McDonald’s drive-thru in Chicago
The child was outside the fast food joint with her father, who is now in hospital, when two gunmen opened fire.
FedEx shooter bought guns legally despite warning
Brandon Scott Hole was able to purchase weapons used in Indianapolis massacre just months after cops seized his shotgun over mental health concerns.
Mother of FedEx shooter warned he might commit ‘suicide by cop’
Gunman who shot dead 8 at Indianapolis facility was questioned by feds last year after his mother called police about his concerning behavior.
Police search for motive in Indianapolis shooting that left eight dead
Horrific attack took place at a FedEx facility and ended with the gunman taking his own life.
Derek Chauvin pleads the fifth
The defense at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd rested its case Thursday without putting Chauvin on the stand, presenting a total of two days of testimony to the prosecution’s two weeks. Closing arguments are set to begin Monday morning, after which the jury will get the case. Before the jury … Read more
Kimberly Potter to face charges in death of Daunte Wright
Veteran cop who claims she mistakenly shot Black motorist will be charged with manslaughter.
Kimberly Potter resigns but what happens now?
26-year police veteran who shot Daunte Wright departs along with local police chief Tim Gannon.
Officer who shot dead Daunte Wright identified as 26-year veteran Kimberly Potter
The 48-year-old officer mistook her gun for a Taser, police said, before she fired the fatal shot during a traffic stop near Minneapolis.
Daunte Wright death in Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest
A Black man died after being shot by police leading to a new wave of violent protests.