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law-enforcement2 years ago

Lansing Police Face Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

The Lansing Police Department has released bodycam footage of a deadly shooting that occurred during a response to a domestic violence situation. The video shows officers approaching a car where they found Stephen Romero and a woman, who was later found to have no injuries. A gun was presented by Romero, and shots were fired by the officers. The family's lawyer has announced plans to file a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Lansing Police Department.

via WLNS|
#bodycam-video#civil-rights-lawsuit#deadly-shooting
social-justice2 years ago

Controversial Arrest of Black Teen Taking Out Trash Sparks Outrage

A viral TikTok video shows Lansing police mistakenly detaining a young Black man who was taking out the trash, believing him to be a suspect in car thefts. The police department called it an "unfortunate understanding" and stated that the young man matched the suspect's description. Social media users and advocates criticized the police for harmful stereotyping and the potential psychological harm caused to the young man and his family. The video has garnered over 2.6 million views, with many defending the young man. The police department hopes to move past the incident and continue serving the community.

via NBC News|
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