Police Shooting Research Paper

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A local police department is facing scrutiny by the African American community for the killing of an unarmed African American man. Diante Yarber was shot at by a Barstow law enforcement officer while waiting in a Walmart parking lot. It is estimated that the police fired 30 rounds at the parked car. The shooting has sparked protests among residents of Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Additionally, video of the shooting has been viewed over 200,000 times on social media. The Yarber’s lawyer, S. Lee Merritt, alleges that the family is ready to sue both the city and the police department. According to Merritt, “this is the worst case of excessive force that I’ve ever seen”. Additionally, Merritt states that “unless you know they are actively engaging

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