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Family of Minneapolis man killed in no-knock raid sues city
Read full article: Family of Minneapolis man killed in no-knock raid sues cityThe parents of Amir Locke, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer when a SWAT team executed a no-knock search warrant one year ago, are suing the city and the officer.
Deadly Minneapolis police standoff revives racial concerns
Read full article: Deadly Minneapolis police standoff revives racial concernsThe shooting of a young Black man whose family says he was experiencing a mental health crisis has revived some activists’ mistrust of Minneapolis’ troubled police department and their perception that officers go to greater lengths to capture white suspects alive.
Post-Floyd probe finds discrimination by Minneapolis police
Read full article: Post-Floyd probe finds discrimination by Minneapolis policeA state investigation launched after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer has determined that the department has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination.
No charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke
Read full article: No charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir LockeMinnesota prosecutors have declined to file charges against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Amir Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search warrant in February.
Sharpton: Without no-knock warrant, Locke would be alive
Read full article: Sharpton: Without no-knock warrant, Locke would be aliveThe Rev. Al Sharpton told the hundreds gathered for Amir Locke’s funeral that the 22-year-old Black man would still be alive if Minneapolis had banned no-knock warrants.
Cop safety cited in no-knock warrant ahead of Locke's death
Read full article: Cop safety cited in no-knock warrant ahead of Locke's deathDocuments show authorities searching the Minneapolis apartment where Amir Locke was killed by a SWAT team member said they believed a no-knock search warrant was necessary to protect the public and officers investigating a violent homicide.
Amir Locke's cousin arrested in probe that led to fatal raid
Read full article: Amir Locke's cousin arrested in probe that led to fatal raidAuthorities arrested Amir Locke's 17-year-old cousin in connection with the homicide investigation that led police to the Minneapolis apartment where a SWAT team officer fatally shot Locke while conducting a search warrant.
Amir Locke protesters seek acting police chief’s resignation
Read full article: Amir Locke protesters seek acting police chief’s resignationA caravan of vehicles drove through Minneapolis demanding justice in the death of Amir Locke, the 22-year old Black man who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police as officers served a no-knock search warrant.
Amir Locke shooting rekindles mistrust of Minneapolis police
Read full article: Amir Locke shooting rekindles mistrust of Minneapolis policeThe killing of a Black man by Minneapolis police left his family and activists angry and questioning the credibility of a department widely criticized for its initial portrayal of George Floyd’s death.
Parents: Amir Locke ‘executed’; mayor halts no-knock entries
Read full article: Parents: Amir Locke ‘executed’; mayor halts no-knock entriesThe Minneapolis mayor has imposed a moratorium on no-knock warrants after Amir Locke was killed as a SWAT team carried out a search warrant in a downtown apartment.