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Controversy
Analysis of High-Profile Use of Force & Other Cases
EXCERPT: We reviewed 15 high-profile, officer-involved shootings in alphabetical order by first name. With over two months of research reviewing 1,536 files (1.275 GB) to date on just this topic. We have highlighted key data here. We also include several high-profile non-officer-involved shooting deaths in this report.
We independently looked at the known facts, toxicology reports, criminal and civil cases, and any public videos of the incidents. We also provided actual legal outcomes, independent analysis, and suggestions for prevention to reduce future unnecessary risks.
Keep in mind that a video does not always capture everything like a Hollywood movie. A video does not stop from viewing one person; then move to another person’s view; flip to a wide-angle and multi-angle view, then back to a single person’s view again. A video is one part, sometimes a very important part, but not the only evidence in a court trial.
We then looked to see any common themes in these shootings. Finally, we also looked at officers killed in the line of duty, including officers killed by unarmed subjects, all in this 30-page report (including photos and graphics).
Current Topics:
A. Background: Officer-Involved Shootings.
[1] Alton Sterling
[2] Antonio Martin
[3] Atatiana Jefferson
[4] Breonna Taylor
[5] Damroy “DJ” Henry Jr.
[6] Deon Kay
[7] Ezell Ford
[8] Jacob Blake
[9] Korryn Gains
[10] Laquan McDonald
[11] Michael Brown
[12] Philando Castile
[13] Rayshard Brooks
[14] Terrence Crutcher
[15] Tyrone Harris Jr.
B. Non-Officer-Involved Shooting Deaths
[1] Daniel Prude
[2] George Floyd
[3] Sandra Bland
[4] Trayvon Martin
C. Are There Common Themes in These Shootings?
[1] End of Watch: Officers Killed in the Line of Duty.
[2] Police Killed by Unarmed Subjects.
[3] Is U.S. Police Brutality a Real Problem?
[4] Racial Division – Who is Doing It?