Say Their Names, Learn Their Stories

Carlos Alcis immigrated from Haiti to Brooklyn in 2000 in search for a better life for his family. He worked at a department store as a stockman and was known as an extremely hardworking man. He had eight children who he loved dearly.

On August 15, 2013, the NYPD stormed into Carlos’s home around 5:30 a.m. They were searching for a suspect who stole an iPhone. They broke down his front door and immediately started questioning Carlos’s 15-year-old son Emmanuel about the phone. During this time, Carlos became overwhelmed with extreme stress and fear. Which led him to drop to the ground and began shaking. Even though Carlos was clearly in distress, the police continued to search the home despite the obvious medical emergency.

There was not only blatant disrespect and lack of care from the police but also in the medical response. The ambulance was delayed to the scene because it was sent to the wrong address. It took 30 minutes to arrive at Carlos. By the time the ambulance arrived, it was too late. Carlos died from a heart attack caused by the NYPD. He was literally scared to death.

He was 43 years old.

No police officers were charged with Carlos’s death.

Rest in Power Carlos Alcis. Carlos came to the US for the “American dream” but was met with its racist, murderous reality. His children were left fatherless because of the NYPD.

1970 - 2013

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Carlos Alcis. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Wendell Allen had recently graduated from a New Orleans high school, where he was a talented basketball player. He was attending Navarro College in Texas, but had recently returned to New Orleans to be closer to his family, and was working for Richard’s Disposal, a local garbage removal company. A friend described Wendell as “A real nice guy who was doing the right thing.”

On March 7, 2012, a search warrant was being served at Wendell’s home. When officers arrived, Wendell was sleeping in an upstairs room, while younger siblings were in the living room downstairs. He was awakened to the chaos of the front door being broken down. Wendell went downstairs to see what was going on and within seconds, he was shot dead by police.

He was 20 years old.

The officer was sentenced to four years in prison for taking Wendell’s life. Four years for murdering a young man in his own home, what a disgrace.

Rest in Paradise Wendell Allen. He was a son, brother, and dear friend to many. His life was taken away by murderous police. He was killed in his home at 20 years old. Wendell had dreams and ambitions. He had his entire life ahead of him.

1992 - 2012

STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Wendell James Allen. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Sean Bell always dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player. Growing up in Queens, NY, he was a very high ranked pitcher for John Adams High School in Ozone Park, and in his senior year he had an 11-0 record with a 2.30 E.R.A. and 97 strikeouts in 62.2 innings. He also studied acting in Flushing.

He met his girlfriend Nicole in high school and after about six years of dating, they decided to get married. Nicole describes Sean as a “shy kind-of-guy, he was not the guy who wanted all the attention. He was very humble." He loved his family more than anything.

On the early morning of November 25, 2006, Sean and his friends were leaving Sean’s bachelor party for his wedding later that day. Right as they got into their car, five plainclothes officers fired 50 bullets at his car, killing Sean and injuring his two friends. All of the men were unarmed.

50 shots.

He was supposed to get married that day but was murdered by cops instead.

The five cops who shot at his car were acquitted all of their criminal charges. Their reasoning for firing: they thought one of the men had a gun.

The judge explained, “The cops should be given some leeway in doing their jobs and in their decision to use deadly, physical force.”

The officers remained on the force for 6 more years.

His friend Joe Guzman explains, “From grade school, all the way through, he wanted to get married. He wanted to take care of his daughters, he wanted to take it as his obligation and hold it tight.”

Sean was never able to take on this obligation that he dreamed of for so many years.

His two daughters Jada and Jordyn graduated middle and high school in June 2020, he would be so proud.

Rest in Paradise Sean Bell, he would have turned 37 in 2020.

May 18, 1983 - November 25, 2006

Sean Elijah Bell. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

He had just taken the test to join the electrician's union and had a pending job interview.

Rekia Boyd was out having a good time with her friends near Douglass Park in Chicago in 2012.

At around 1 a.m., off-duty police officer Dante Servin fired his unregistered handgun from his car at Rekia and her friends. A bullet struck Rekia, killing her instantly.

Rekia was 22.

Rekia’s brother Martinez, explained, “No weapon, nobody being aggressive, she was just enjoying herself.”

It was essentially a drive-by shooting by a police officer. He thought someone in the group had a gun…it was a cell phone.

In November 2013, Servin was charged with involuntary manslaughter but was cleared of all charges in 2015.

In 2019, Servin asked for his criminal charges to be erased from his record because it is hard for him to find a job, even though he is still collecting a police pension of $57,500 a year. The audacity.

Rest in Paradise Rekia Boyd.

She had her whole life ahead of her.

November 5, 1989 – March 21, 2012

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS.

Rekia Boyd. Say her name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Michael Brown was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 20, 1996. He was an avid lover of music, computers, and sports. He loved rapping and posted his songs on Soundcloud under the name "Big'Mike." A close friend described him as “A very friendly, gentle giant who loved his family very much.” He recently graduated from Normandy High School in St. Louis County and was two days from starting a training program for heating and air conditioning repair at Vatterott College technical school.

"He was funny, silly, he would make you laugh," his father said, and “when there was any problem going on, any situation, there wasn't nothing that he couldn't solve. He could bring people back together."

August 9th, 2014, Michael and a friend were walking in the middle of the street when they encountered a police officer, who ordered them onto the sidewalk. Moments later, a physical altercation between Michael and the cop ensued, resulting in the officer shooting Michael six times. He died instantly. His body was left out on the street for four hours.

He was 18 years old.

In 2015, the federal investigation cleared the officer of civil rights violations in the shooting. In July of this year, a new prosecutor announced there wasn’t enough “evidence to ethically bring a charge against the officer.” Disgusting.

Michael Brown is one of the most known cases of modern-day police brutality. It is crucial to know how he lived, not just how he died. He was a son, brother, and dear friend to many people.

Rest in Power Michael Brown. His life was taken away by murderous police. He had his entire life ahead of him, it robbed from him by a cop who “felt threatened.” He would have turned 24 earlier this year. We will never know how far Michael would go, we can only imagine. Black life is human life.

May 20, 1996 – August 9, 2014

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Michael Orlandus Darrion Brown Jr. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Rumain Brisbon was a family man. He had four daughters: Serenity, Aiyana, Skylar, and Zhiyanah. He frequently initiated living-room dance parties. He took his daughters roller skating and bowling and was always ready for a laugh at his expense. Rumain was very close to fulfilling his longtime goal, which was to get his barber's license. Several of his friends were barbers and he had already checked out classes.

On December 2nd, 2014, police approached Rumain unprompted near his apartment complex in Phoenix. A struggle ensued and the cop shot Rumain. He died an hour later. The officer “mistook” a bottle of pills in Rumain’s pocket for a gun. He was completely unarmed.

Rumain was 34 years old.

Nobody was charged for Rumain’s death. The officer claimed his life was in danger.

Rest in Power Rumain Brisbon. He never became a barber, his four daughters were left father-less all because of murderous police. His life was robbed of him.

1980 – 2014

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Rumain Brisbon. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Kiwane Carrington was born in Champaign, Illinois. He was a student at the READY Program school. He enjoyed coding and playing basketball.

On October 9, 2009, Kiwane headed to his aunt’s house where he lived. His class was canceled for the day, and he had no other plans. When he arrived with his friend, he realized he forgot his key. Since it was raining, made their way to the backyard with hopes of finding cover to get out of the rain.

A suspicious neighbor assumed the teens were breaking into the home and called the cops on Kiwane and his friend. An officer arrived and demanded the two teens get on the ground. Kiwane attempted to walk away because he knew he lived there. The cop reportedly grabbed Carrington, initiating a physical struggle between the two. The officer “accidentally” fired his gun, shooting Kiwane. He died an hour later.

He was 15 years old.

Nobody was charged for Kiwane’s death. The cop was put on administrative leave and received a pension for five years after the killing.

Rest in Power Kiwane Carrington. He had his entire life ahead of him. He just started 10th grade. His life was robbed of him my murderous police. He didn’t even get to see 18. He would be turning 26 next week. He was murdered for trying to enter his home.

July 14, 1994 – October 9, 2009

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Kiwane Albert Carrington. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Chavis Carter was stopped by police while driving in Jonesboro, Arkansas on July 29, 2012. He was stopped was a passenger in a “suspicious vehicle” mentioned in a 911 call because it was “observed driving down the street with its lights off.” He was thoroughly frisked two times. The officers found $10 worth of drugs on him. They double handcuffed Chavis and placed him in the back seat of the patrol car. Moments later, Chavis was dead.

He was 21 years old.

The officers claimed Chavis shot himself, but while being handcuffed really defies logic. Also, he was searched two times, he was just hiding a gun that the officers missed? On top of that, Chavis was left-handed, making shooting himself in the left side of the head humanly impossible. The officer’s body cameras happened to “malfunction” right as the shooting happened. The police were clearly trying to cover up their lies with blasphemy.

Nobody was charged in Chavis’s death and it was ruled a suicide.

Rest in Power Chavis Carter. He was a brother, son, significant other, and dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. 21 years old, he had his whole life ahead of him.

1991 - 2012

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. DEFUND THE POLICE.

Chavis Carter. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Kenneth Chamberlain was a retired Marine who had worked for the Westchester County Department of Corrections for 20 years. He resided in White Plains, New York, where he lived alone. Due to a chronic heart condition, he was required to wear his LifeAid medical bracelet.

Around 5 A.M. on November 19, 2011, Kenneth accidentally triggered the emergency button on his bracelet while he was sleeping. After failing to respond to the dispatcher (because he was asleep), police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians were dispatched to him.

He was awakened to loud banging on his front door, which startled him. He told the police officers that he did not call them and did not require assistance, was not having a medical emergency and asked them to leave. The police refused to leave and eventually broke down Kenneth’s door. The cops used vulgar racial slurs against Kenneth at this time.

After breaking down Kenneth’s door, the police claim Kenneth charged at them with a knife. This was later proven false by DNA evidence. The cops then tased Kenneth and eventually shot him twice, which led to his death.

He was 68 years old.

The police officers involved were cleared of all charges against them. The judge claimed the officers “acted appropriately,” and that “there was no reasonable cause.”

Rest in Paradise Kenneth Chamberlain.

1943 - 2011

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS.

Kenneth Chamberlain. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

William Chapman loved to read. Some of his favorite books included The Great Gatsby and The Last Olympian. He loved acclaimed films such as The Shawshank Redemption and Blade Runner. His mother Sallie described him as “Loving, caring, compassionate.” He wrote poetry avidly.

On April 22, 2015, Walmart security in Portsmouth, Virginia called police reporting that a shoplifter was leaving the store. William was leaving the store at this time. While he was in the parking lot, two police officers approached the teen. A struggle ensued and a cop ended up shooting William two times, killing him instantly. He was completely unarmed. After he was shot, he was handcuffed by police. The items William stole were worth $31.43 and he was killed for that. He was killed over a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.

He was 18 years old.

His mother was not notified of his death for 12 hours. She described William as her rock and stated “He was my boy, he was so strong.”

A grand jury indicted the cop on a charge of first-degree murder, but he released on a $75,000 bond. It was the officer’s second fatal line-of-duty shooting. In 2011, he shot and killed an unarmed 26-year-old.

Rest in Power William Chapman. He had his whole life ahead of him. His life mattered. He had dreams, those dreams were robbed by murderous police. He would have turned 23 this year. One of William’s poems stated, "I hope you realize that you are your own prize, so take pride in yourself. Every day I think I want to make it to see the next day.”

February 28, 1997 - April 22, 2015

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

William Lester Chapman II. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

John Crawford III was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lived pretty much his entire life. He went by ‘Trey’ for short. He worked numerous odd jobs as a telemarketer through a temp agency and manual labor jobs. John had a very special relationship with his father John Jr., who would regularly make the 400-mile drive from his home in Jackson, Tennessee, to Fairfield, Ohio, to see his son.

John Jr. described his son as “a typical 22-year-old who was laid back and very family-oriented.” John III had two young sons, John IV and Jayden.

On August 5, 2014, John aimlessly picked up an un-packed BB/pellet air rifle inside of a Walmart. He was walking around the store with it in his hand while on the phone with a friend. A customer at the store called the police on John, claiming “a black man was pointing a loaded gun at people.” This was not at all the case, it was a BB gun. But it was too late, two cops stormed into the store and fired two shots at John. He died later that night.

He was 22 years old.

Following the shooting, a grand jury decided not to indict any of the officers for the death of John. The officer claims John was an ‘imminent threat.’

Today John IV and Jayden celebrate Father’s day without their father.

Rest in Paradise John Crawford III. He had his entire life ahead of him. He had just turned 22. His two children were left fatherless because of murderous police.

July 29, 1992 - August 5, 2014

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

John Henry Crawford III. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Terence Crutcher was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a child, he loved to sing, however, he was often too nervous to perform in public. He overcame his shyness and began to share his talents by singing in church and local choirs and in his late teens. He sang in a local church choir for 25 years and was majoring in music at Tulsa Community College. Many of his friends described him as a family man who was focused on his children, and his dream of becoming a gospel singer. His brother Darayle stated, “He just wanted people to be happy.” He had four children, with ages ranging from 4 to 17.

On September 16, 2016, Terance’s car broke down while he was on the highway. Police arrived at the scene. Moments later, Terence was shot with his hands in the air. He died right away.

He was 40 years old.

The officer was charged with first-degree manslaughter but was found not guilty. The officer is now teaching other police officers on how to ‘survive’ such incidents. Right before the shooting, an officer patrolling the scene said about Terence, "That looks like a bad dude, too, could be on something.”

Crutcher's sister said at a press conference, "You all want to know who that big, bad dude was? That big, bad dude was my twin brother. That big, bad dude was a father. That big, bad dude was a son. That big, bad dude was enrolled at Tulsa Community College — just wanting to make us proud. That big, bad dude loved God. That big, bad dude was at church, singing, with all his flaws, every week.”

The Terence Crutcher Foundation was created with goals to “engage the community, law enforcement, and policymakers in creating and sustaining an approach to prevent, identify and address issues of inequity pertaining to minority communities in Tulsa, Oklahoma and around the country.” You can donate here: www.terencecrutcherfoundation.org/donate-2

Rest in Power Terence Crutcher. His life was taken away by murderous police. He was murdered for seeking help after crashing his car. Four children were left fatherless.

August 16, 1976 - September 16, 2016

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Terence “Big Crutch” Crutcher. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Amadou Diallo came from Guinea to the USA to get a university degree in computer science.

He worked as a street peddler, selling socks, gloves and videos on 14th Street in Manhattan. He sent much of the money he earned to his parents back home.

On the morning of February 4, 1999, he was shot 41 times with semi-automatic weapons by the NYPD while he was reaching for his wallet.

He was completely unarmed.

41 shots.

He was 23 years old.

None of the officers were found guilty. Their reasoning: they thought he was reaching for a gun.

They remained on the force until 2012.

One of the cops who murdered him killed another unarmed black man 2 years prior.

Amadou came to the US for the “American dream” but was met with its racist, murderous reality.

Do not forget him.

His mother Kadiatou Diallo started the Amadou Diallo Foundation for “education, racial healing, and police-community relation awareness.” You can donate here.

Rest in Paradise Amadou Diallo.

September 2, 1975 - February 4, 1999

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS.

Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Patrick Dorismond was a security guard in midtown Manhattan, he was also a part-time DJ. His parents immigrated from Haiti to Brooklyn to give him a better life.

After work one night, he and his friend went out to get drinks. On their way, they were approached by two undercover cops who asked the men if they knew where to buy marijuana. Patrick and his friend said they couldn’t help them. But the cops wouldn’t stop pestering them, leading to the cops becoming aggressive.

Without identifying themselves, the officers attacked Patrick. When Patrick defended himself, two other back-up officers shot him in the chest, killing him instantly.

He was 26 years old.

That night, Patrick did not go home to his fiancée Karen and their one-year-old daughter Destiny.

The police officers who killed him were instructed to “bring in the dope-peddling good-for-nothings.”

Mayor Giuliani blamed the victim, claiming Patrick was “no alter boy,” never once expressing regret or apologies for the killing. Ironically enough, Giuliani and Dorismond attended the same Catholic school in Brooklyn- Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Rest in Paradise Patrick Dorismond.

February 28, 1974 - March 16, 2000

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS.

Patrick Moses Dorismond. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Reggie Doucet Jr. was born and raised in Prunedale, California. His nickname was ‘Gametime.’ He graduated from North Monterey County High where he excelled in both academics and athletics. One of his teachers stated, “Reggie's smile brought sunshine into the NMCHS classroom and to Condor Country.” Reggie then moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and played football for Middle Tennessee State University. After he graduated in 2006, he returned to the Playa Vista section of Los Angeles where he began to model and had plans to build a training facility for athletes. He had a three-year-old daughter.

On January 14, 2011, the police were called on Reggie because he was “behaving erratically” by his apartment complex. The cops violently confronted Reggie without a probable cause. A chase ensued and the police ended up shooting Reggie as they attempted to detain him. He was naked, so he was clearly unarmed, but they shot him anyway. He died an hour later.

He was 25 years old.

The police officers were not charged with Steven’s death. The Los Angeles Police Commission, a civilian board that determines if the use of serious force is reasonable, ruled that the officer was justified in the shooting, based on fears for his life. They claimed he was being violent, but witnesses dispute that.

Rest in Power Reginald Doucet Jr. He would have turned 35 earlier this month. His daughter is left fatherless. Reggie’s bright future was taken by him by the murderous LAPD.

June 3, 1985 - January 14, 2011

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Reginald “Gametime” Doucet Jr. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Samuel DuBose was born on March 12, 1972, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and motorcycle enthusiast.  He was the founder of a motorcycle club, Ruthless Riders. He was a father of 13.

On July 19, 2015, Samuel was stopped by a University of Cincinnati police officer during a traffic stop for a missing front license plate and a suspended driver’s license. The officer ordered Samuel to remove his seatbelt. Samuel then pulled his car door closed and starts the engine. Within the next few seconds, the officer fired his gun and shot Samuel. He died instantly.

He was 43 years old.

The trial ended in a hung jury and the officer was never charged for Samuel’s death. He claimed he “feared for his life.” The officer was forced to resign from the force but was AWARDED nearly $350,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal from his former employer. He was compensated for killing Samuel.

Rest in Power Samuel DuBose. He was a son, father, brother, significant other, and dear friend to many people. A total of 13 children lost their father, a man they say was loving and attentive, a firm and effective disciplinarian, yet blessed with a sense of humor that could defuse the most stressed situation. His life was taken away by murderous police. He would have turned 48 this year.

March 12, 1972 - July 19, 2015

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Samuel DuBose. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Jordan Edwards was a freshman at Mesquite High School, near his home in Balch Springs, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. He was an honor roll student who everyone loved. He played quarterback and receiver on the football team. His coach stated, "He was an amazing young man that had a way to make everyone around him feel better. He had such an impact on all of us and we refuse to let anyone tarnish that." His parents Charmaine and Odell Edwards said, "Jordan was a loving child, with a humble and sharing spirit. The bond that he shared with his family, particularly his siblings, was indescribable.”

On April 29, 2017, Jordan was attending a house party with his friends. Police were called due to a noise complaint. Jordan and his brothers started to leave the party in their car. Upon arrival, the officers allegedly heard gunshots. An officer fired three rifle rounds into a vehicle, striking Jordan. He died instantly.

Jordan was 15 years old.

The officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison. This is by far the longest sentence I have seen during my research. 15 years for taking away the life of a 15-year-old boy on camera. Think about how many black people are serving more time than that for non-violent offenses. Or for crimes they did not commit at all. The system is not broken, it was built this way.

Rest in Power Jordan Edwards. He was a son, brother, teammate, and dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. He was killed for being black while leaving a party. Jordan would be turning 19 this fall. He had dreams and ambitions that were robbed of him. We will never know how far he would go. Black life is human life.

October 25, 2001 - April 29, 2017

STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Jordan Edwards. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Randolph Evans was a ninth-grader at Franklin K. Lane High School in Brooklyn. He was born and raised in East New York. He went by Randy for short.

On Thanksgiving Day, 1976, there was a report of a man with a gun in the Cypress Hills housing projects which Randy resided in. Randy was hanging with his friends at this time. A police officer encountered the group of teenagers. After a brief conversation, the cop shot Randy point-blank in the head for no reason, killing him instantly.

Randy was 15 years old.

The police officer was not charged for killing Randy. His defense claimed that it was a psychotic episode. The jury sentenced the officer to two years of psychiatric treatment with home visits on the weekend.

The outraged community called for Black Christmas in 1977: a citywide economic boycott. Demands were made on the business community in downtown Brooklyn.

Five years after Randy’s death, the Randolph Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund was founded. Its goals being to “memorial to Randy, and a create a life-line to which Brooklyn youth can cling in their struggle to create a world of Freedom and Justice.” The Randolph Evans Memorial Scholarship is one of the oldest scholarship programs in the city, and the only continuous scholarship program that is derived from a police killing. More info here:

Rest in Power Randolph Evans. His entire life was robbed of him by the murderous NYPD. He would have turned 59 this year. He didn’t even get to see 18. An immense tragedy that is far too common in this country.

1961 – 1976

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Randolph Evans. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

DeAunta Farrow had just graduated sixth grade. He was very excited for the summer. On a warm summer evening in West Memphis, Arkansas, DeAunta was walking with his older cousin Unseld to Unseld’s house. The two planned on having a sleepover. The boys had just picked up some chips and soda from a nearby gas station.

As they were nearing Unseld’s house, two undercover police officers jumped in front of them from a hiding place. The cops demanded the boys get on the ground without giving an explanation. Unseld did so immediately, but DeAunta did not react fast enough, leading to an officer shooting him two times. DeAunta died immediately.

He was 12 years old.

The cops claimed DeAunta had a toy gun that they thought was real, but in fact, he did not even have a toy gun on him.

Relatives of DeAunta contend the toy gun was planted as a cover-up.

Nobody was charged with the death of DeAunta and the cop who did it had prior incidents of excessive force and brutality. He remained on the force for years to follow and was praised by the mayor of West Memphis for his actions.

DeAunta had hopes and dreams. He had his entire life ahead of him robbed from him by a cop who “felt threatened” by a nonexistent toy gun.

Rest in Paradise DeAunta Terrell Farrow., he would be turning 26 in the fall.

September 7, 1994 - June 22, 2007

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

DeAunta Terrell ‘Tae Tae’ Farrow. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Malcolm Ferguson was arrested on February 25, 2000 for protesting the acquittal of the police officers in the death of Amadou Diallo (Shot 41 times in the Bronx by plainclothes police.) Five days later, he was shot and killed at close range by the NYPD just three blocks away from where Diallo was killed.

He was 23 years old and completely unarmed.

Malcolm’s family was awarded $10 million by the city, but no police officer was charged in Malcolm’s death. They claimed it was an accident. After the settlement, police continued to threaten and abuse Malcolm’s mother and her family.

Rest in Power Malcolm Ferguson.

1977 - 2000

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Malcolm Ferguson. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Jonathan Ferrell built a reputation for being extremely dependable and having a strong work ethic. As a boy, he was a gymnast. As he grew, he turned to football and track. As a senior in high school, he made a key fourth-quarter interception that led to a state championship. He played football at Florida A&M in 2009 and 2010. He lived in Charlotte, North Carolina with his fiancé Caché, where he worked at Best Buy. He had just begun work-study programs that would pay for automotive-repair schooling at an area community college.

Early on the morning of Sept. 14, 2013, after hanging out with his coworkers, Jon went miles out of his way to drive a co-worker home. That’s just the way Jonathan was, friends and family say. Whatever the occasion, he pitched in. “He did not like to see people down, so he would help anyone he could,” says a friend of Jon. While driving, Jon crashed his car. Nobody was hurt. He went to a house in the area and knocked on the door. The resident called the police and reported a robbery.

Two police officers arrived at the scene and within minutes, Jon was shot twelve times. Eight rounds were fired while Jon was on the ground. He died right away.

He was 24 years old.

The officer was charged with voluntary manslaughter but was never convicted and the trial ended in a hung jury.

Rest in Power Jonathan Ferrell. He was a son, brother, fiancé, and a dear friend to many. His life was taken away by murderous police. He was murdered for seeking help after crashing his car. He had his entire life ahead of him.

October 11, 1988 - September 14, 2013

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Jonathan Ferrell. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Deion Fludd was raised in the Red Hooks projects of Brooklyn, New York. He had four siblings and was the middle child. As a young boy, he was a member of the Boys’ Club, which had goals to engage young Black men in school culture and give them a space to discuss personal problems. He attended Sunset Park High School in Brooklyn and was a member of a traveling basketball team.

On May 5th, 2013, Deion and his girlfriend Hesha entered a subway station in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. Hesha wasn’t planning on taking the train but wanted to wait with Deion on the platform, so the two squeezed through the turnstile on Deion’s single Metro Card swipe.

As the couple walked down the platform, four officers approached them and ordered them to stop. The cops were hiding inside a small trash room next to the turnstiles and essentially preying on Deion and Hesha.

This is not uncommon practice. According to Aljazeera, “In recent years the NYPD has expended an increasing amount of time “hunting” for theft-of-service violators — subway fare evaders — in the poorest parts of the city.” This tactic feeds into the cycle of depositing poor people into the criminal justice system.

Deion and Hesha complied and gave the officers their ID’s. As officers were about to place handcuffs on Deion, he ran off. After officers caught up to him, he was beaten ruthlessly. When Deion awoke the next day, a doctor officially declared him a quadriplegic. His ankle was still cuffed to the bed until his release. He seemed to be showing progress in physical therapy, but on July 12th Deion passed away.

He was 17 years old.

The officers were given warnings for failing to document the night’s events. All of them remained on the force for years to come. They claimed a train hit Deion, but in reality, he was beaten to death.

REST IN POWER DEION. He was a son, grandson, brother, and a dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. Deion had hopes and dreams. He had his entire life ahead of him. He was murdered over a subway swipe. We will never know how far Deion would go, we can only imagine. He would be turning 25 this year.

The system is not broken, it was built this way.

1996 - 2013

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Deion Fludd. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Shereese Francis studied at Nassau Community College in Queens, NY. She had aspirations to become a physical therapist. Shereese helped with her family’s child care business. She was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was able to control it through the use of medication. “She was a very happy person, a very loving, spiritual person,” her sister says. “Everybody loved her. She was always very happy, very concerned about everyone.”

On March 15th, 2012, Shereese was having a bad mental episode as a result of not having the medication and had become uncooperative to her family’s assistance. Her sister, Shauna, called 311 to with hopes of arranging a plan to have an ambulance take Shereese to a hospital where doctors would attempt to persuade her to continue taking the medication. 

Four NYPD officers arrived at the Francis household, which overwhelmed and frightened Shereese. She pled for them to leave and ran away to the basement of the home. The officers then pinned her down and held her face down into a mattress as they attempted to handcuff her. Her body was left unattended for 90 minutes and she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Shereese was 30 years old.

No officers were charged in Shereese’s death, they remain on the force to this day. They claimed Shereese “lunged” at them. Evidence regarding the details of the death of Francis was withheld from the family for weeks until an anonymous source leaked the information

Rest in Power Shereese Francis. She was a daughter, sister, and dear friend to many people. Her life was taken away by murderous police. She would have turned 38 yesterday. Her dreams of becoming a physical therapist were robbed of her by the NYPD. We will never know how far she would go. Police officers do not know how to properly treat mentally ill people. Shereese was murdered because she was a black person with schizophrenia. Black life is human life.

September 5, 1982 - March 15, 2012

STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Shereese Francis. Say her name. She will not be forgotten. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Jonny Gammage was described by friends as “a very laid back person who wanted a lot out of life,” and “a very caring person.” He saw himself as a businessman with a future growing brighter by the second. He also was an avid motorcyclist.

On a cool calm night in October in the Allegheny County suburb of Pennsylvania. Jonny was pulled over by police on his way home from work for “driving erratically.” As he got out of his car, his phone was mistaken for a phone, which led to an argument with the police. Jonny was arrested and beaten. He was eventually pinned to the ground, and within seven minutes, he was dead, similar to George Floyd.

He was 31 years old, his life was taken away from him.

None of the 5 officers were prosecuted in any way.

His last words were alleged to be "Keith, Keith [one of the cops], I'm 31. I'm only 31.”

Rest in Paradise Jonny Gammage, he would be turning 56 one week from today.

July 20, 1964 – October 12, 1995

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS.

Jonny Gammage. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Eric Garner was known around his neighborhood as a generous, congenial person and as a ‘gentle giant.’ For many years, he worked as a mechanic. Afterward, he spent lots of time gardening for the city, eventually becoming a horticulturist at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. He was the father of six children, had three grandchildren, and at the time of his death had a 3-month-old child. He was with his wife, Esaw, for twenty-five years. "Everyone loved Eric," a friend of Eric stated.

On July 17, 2014, Eric was murdered by the NYPD. He was killed for selling loose cigarettes. He was choked to death even though chokeholds have been banned in the NYPD since 1993. He said “I can’t breathe” 11 times.

He was 43 years old.

The officer who killed Eric was not found guilty by a grand jury even though the entire incident was documented on camera. The cop remained on the force for five years until he was fired in 2019.

Rest in Power Eric Garner. He was a son, brother, father, husband, uncle, and a dear friend to many. His life was taken away by murderous police. Six children were left fatherless. Eric had dreams and ambitions.

There is a beautiful poem by Ross Gay about Eric, which I attached below.

September 15, 1970 – July 17, 2014

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Eric Garner. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

A Small Needful Fact by Ross Gay (2015)

Is that Eric Garner worked

for some time for the Parks and Rec.

Horticultural Department, which means,

perhaps, that with his very large hands,

perhaps, in all likelihood,

he put gently into the earth

some plants which, most likely,

some of them, in all likelihood,

continue to grow, continue

to do what such plants do, like house

and feed small and necessary creatures,

like being pleasant to touch and smell,

like converting sunlight

into food, like making it easier

for us to breathe.

On April 28, 1973, 10-year-old Clifford Glover was walking home in Jamaica, Queens with his stepfather Add Armstead. As they were walking, an unmarked police car pulled up. The two officers believed the boy and his stepfather were guilty of robbery. Thinking it was a robbery, Clifford and Add ran away. One of the undercover officers, Thomas Shea fired two shots at Clifford as he ran away, killing him instantly.

He was 10 years old.

Officer Thomas Shea was not found guilty in the murder of Clifford. He claimed he thought Clifford had a gun. Shea was the first New York City police officer ever to be tried for murder while on duty.

Rest in Power Clifford Glover. He never got to become a teenager, never was able to graduate, he didn’t even get to see 11 years old. The NYPD murdered him for running away. The NYPD stole Clifford’s life and got away with it.

1963-1973

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Clifford Glover. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Ramarley Graham was born in the Bronx and went to school at the Young Scholars Academy. He aspired to eventually travel the world and become a veterinarian.

On February 2, 2012, Ramarley was hanging out with friends after school. After departing the group, he headed home and was then was followed by the police. After arriving home, cops broke down Ramarley’s door without a warrant. They came in with their guns drawn. They broke down that door with the intention of killing Ramarley. And that is exactly what they did. The cops murdered Ramarley in his grandmother’s home. He was shot and killed in front of his grandmother and 6-year old brother. After shooting Ramarley, the cop threatened to shoot Ramarley’s grandmother as well.

Ramarley was just 18 years old.

Ramarley’s body was removed from the scene extremely quickly, making it impossible to conduct a full criminal investigation of his death.

The cop fired his gun because he thought Ramarley was reaching for a weapon. The same tired story every time. Ramarley was completely unarmed.

In 2012, a grand jury voted to indict the cop, but the indictment was tossed out due to a prosecutorial mistake. A second grand jury declined to indict him, allowing the murderer to walk free. The cop remained on the force for five more years.

Rest in Paradise Ramarley Graham. He had his entire life ahead of him. He was supposed to graduate that coming June. His future was robbed of him by the murderous NYPD.

April 12, 1993 - February 2, 2012

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Ramarley Graham. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Oscar Grant was on his way to celebrate New Year’s Eve with his friends in 2008. They decided to take the train, so they did not have to worry about driving back. While on the train, Oscar got into an argument with someone from his past. A person on the train called the police and Oscar and his friends were taken off the train.

At around 2 a.m., after cooperating and not resisting arrest, Oscar was shot by a San Francisco Bay area transit officer. The cop said he feared that Grant was "going for his waistband" and a gun. Oscar was restrained and completely unarmed.

The officer thought he was using his taser, but instead, he fired his gun.

Oscar died later that day, he was 22.

His last words were “You shot me! I got a four-year-old daughter!"

The cop served 11 months in jail for this murder.

Oscar’s mother, Rev. Wanda R. Johnson, founded The Oscar Grant Foundation, whose mission “is to help bridge the gap of distrust between individuals in at-risk communities and law enforcement.” You can donate here.

Rest in Paradise Oscar Grant.

February 27, 1986 – January 1, 2009

11 months for taking an innocent man’s life is a disgrace and an extreme injustice.

Oscar Juliuss Grant III. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Malice Green worked at a steel mill near Chicago for more than a decade. He had plans to move to North Carolina with his wife. He graduated from Detroit Western High School in 1975. His family described him as a hardworking man. He had two daughters and three stepchildren.

On November 5, 1992, a pair of plainclothes Detroit police officers approached Malice Green in front of a known drug house on the city’s west side. When Malice reportedly refused to drop what he was holding in his clenched hand, the officers started violently assaulting Malice. The officers would not stop beating Malice. By the time he arrived at Detroit Receiving Hospital, he was dead.

Malice was 35 years old.

The officers were convicted of second-degree murder and served four years in prison. Four years for brutally murdering a man.

In June of 2020, a mural was created in Detroit that shows Malice Green holding a scroll featuring the names of black people who were killed by police over the past 40 years.

Rest in Power Malice Green. He was a son, father, husband, brother, and dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. He was literally beat to death for being black. He would have turned 63 this year.

April 29, 1957 – November 5, 1992

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Malice Wayne Green. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Akai Gurley born in the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean, and moved to New York when he was a child. As a small child, he was quiet to the point of concern. “Once, his teacher thought there might be something wrong with him,” his mother said, “but in elementary school, the real Akai came out. Laughing, joking. Lots of fun.” As a kid, Akai loved fashion and dreamed of becoming a rapper; he carried a karaoke machine from room to room, practicing. He was a resident of East New York, Brooklyn, where he lived with his fiancé Kimberly and two-year-old daughter, Akaila.

He had plans to surprise his mother in Florida, heading down from New York City on the Chinatown bus with his fiancé and their two kids. He wanted to finally introduce her to his daughter Akaila.

On November 20, 2014, Akai and Kimberly hung out; Kimberly braided his hair. Around 11 p.m., the two decided to go out. After waiting several minutes for the often broken elevator, they headed to the stairs. One floor up, rookie NYPD cop Peter Liang and his partner, Shaun Landau, were doing a routine patrol of the building. As Akai entered the stairwell on the 7th floor, Liang's gun accidentally discharged as he opened the door and the bullet ricocheted off the wall and struck Gurley once in the chest. Neither officer stopped to perform any life-saving techniques on Akai. He died within a few minutes.

He was 28 years old.

Officer Liang pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was convicted in the shooting of Akai Gurley. He was fired from the NYPD. However, in 2016, Liang’s sentence was reduced to just five years on probation and 800 hours of community service.

Rest in Power Akai Gurley. He was a son, father, brother, significant other, and dear friend to many people. His daughter Akaila left fatherless at two years old. His life was taken away by murderous NYPD.

November 12, 1986 - November 20, 2014

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Akai Kareem Gurley. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Danroy ‘DJ’ Henry was born in Easton, Massachusetts. From a young age, he had an extreme obsession in all sports. By high school, he became a three-sport athlete: track, basketball, and football. DJ attended Pace University in Westchester, NY to play football. He made the Dean's List every year at Pace.

A classmate of DJ describes him as “A leader in high school. On the field and off he treated us, underclassmen, with so much respect and genuine encouragement.”

DJ’s mother Angella described him as “A joy in the neighborhood. All of the kids loved him.”

On the evening of October 17, 2010, DJ and his friends were out celebrating Homecoming after a game. A fight broke out at the bar they were at that they were not involved in. DJ got into his car to leave the area. As he was leaving, a cop stood in front of his car and told him to get out of the emergency lane…which DJ was doing already. It is unclear what happened next, but it resulted in the DJ being shot four times through his windshield by a Pleasantville police officer. He would die a few hours later.

DJ was 20 years old.

The police officer claimed DJ tried to run him over, but evidence and witnesses show otherwise.

The cop was cleared of all criminal wrongdoing, he claimed he was “fearing for his life.” He was actually awarded “officer of the year” the following year, what a disgrace.

His parents started the DJ Henry Dream Fund in DJ’s honor. It’s goal is to share DJ’s love of sports by providing community-based scholarships to Massachusetts children between the ages of 5 to 18. You can donate here: djdreamfund.ejoinme.org/DJDreamFundDonate

Rest in Paradise Danroy ‘DJ’ Henry, he would be turning 31 in the fall.

October 29, 1989 - October 17, 2010

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Danroy ‘DJ’ Henry. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

On September 27, 1994, Nicholas Heyward Jr. eagerly finished his homework after school so he could play with his friends. It was a warm autumn night. Nicholas and his group of friends decided to play a game cops and robbers inside the stairwell of their Gowanus apartment.

After about an hour of playing, a 23-year-old police officer Brian George saw the boys playing mistook Nicholas’s toy rifle for a real gun. Without warning, he fired his gun at Nicholas, ultimately leading to his death.

The last thing his friends heard Nicholas utter was, “We’re only playing. We’re only playing.”

Nicholas was only 13 years old.

The officer was never prosecuted at any level and stayed on the force for 20 more years.

Nicholas was an honor student who was a role model amongst his peers. He had made the basketball team just days before his death. He had his whole life ahead of him.

Rest in Paradise Nicholas Heyward Jr. He would be turning 39 in August.

August 26, 1981 - September 27, 1994

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS.

Nicholas Heyward Jr. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Meagan Hockaday was born in Santa Barbara, California on August 27, 1988. In high school, she was the captain of the cheerleading squad, along with her older sister Mayesha. She also took part in helping raise her niece Keara, she was like a second mother to her. She was a resident of Oxnard, California, and had three daughters; ages eight months, two years, and four years. She was planning on getting married later that year.

On March 28, 2015, Meagan’s fiancee, Luis Morado called 911 reporting a domestic dispute at the apartment complex where they lived. 20 seconds after the police arrived, Meagan was shot three times. The officers claimed she lunged at them with a knife. She died an hour later.

She was 26 years old.

The officer was not charged in Meagan’s murder and was placed on paid administrative leave. He claims to have felt threatened so he shot her with intent to kill. Her daughters witnessed the murdering of their mother.

Rest in Power Meagan Hockaday. He was a daughter, sister, significant other, and dear friend to many people. Her life was taken away by murderous police. Three children are left motherless because of police. He would have turned 32 this year. Meagan was killed in her own home 20 seconds after police arrived.

There is a petition to get Meagan’s family justice. The link is in here.

August 27, 1988 - March 28, 2015

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Meagan Marie Hockaday. Say her name. Learn her story. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

On July 26, 2013, Larry Jackson Jr. was at the scene of a bank robbery in central Austin, and a struggle ensued between Larry and a police officer. Larry was not involved with the robbery at all. The cop discharged his weapon and fatally shot Larry. He claimed the shooting was accidental.

Larry was 32 years old.

Larry was an Austin native and a father of four. According to his niece, “He wouldn't let you have a bad day.” Larry’s stepfather stated, “I miss his smile and the hugs he would give me. Every day he would come and check in on us and that's a lot to miss.”

The officer was indicted by a grand jury on the charge of manslaughter. In October 2015, a judge dropped all charges.

Rest in Power Larry Jackson Jr. He was a son, brother, father, significant other, and dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. Four children left fatherless. Larry would have turned 39 this year. We will never know how far Larry would go. Black life is human life.

1981 - 2013

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Larry Jackson Jr. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Atatiana “Tay” Jefferson worked in pharmaceutical equipment sales and was a recent pre-medical graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana with a bachelor's degree in biology. She was dedicated to her family and helped care for her nephew after his mother underwent surgery. Her older sister, Ashley, said Atatiana had "honor, integrity, commitment."

On the morning of October 12, 2019, Fort Worth police received a "welfare call" noting that the front door to someone's home was open. According to Atatiana’s family, prior to police arriving at her home, she was playing video games in her home with her nephew. After seeing Atatiana through the window of the home, an officer yelled, “Put your hands up! Show me your hands!" and then fired a single shot at Atatiana. She died less than an hour later.

Atatiana was 28 years old.

The officer was indicted for the murder of Atatiana. He is the only officer to face a murder charge in Tarrant County (Texas' third-most populous county and the 15th-most populous in the United States.) for a shooting committed while on duty. It is a step forward that the officer was charged for murder, but It is unclear what justice truly means. A 28-year-old woman was still murdered in her own home in front of her nephew. Atatiana’s mother died just three months after Atatiana was shot. (She was sick for a long time, but her daughter dying could not have helped.) An 8-year-old is forever traumatized.

Those who are supposed to protect and serve shouldn’t be able to kill time after time after time. Black people can’t even play video games in their own home without the chance of being murdered. The system needs to be changed.

Rest in Power Atatiana Jefferson. She was a daughter, sister, mother-figure, and dear friend to many people. Her life was taken away by murderous police. She was killed while playing video games with her 8-year-old nephew. Atatiana would be turning 30 this fall. She had dreams and ambitions that were robbed of her. We will never know how far she would go. Black life is human life.

November 28, 1990 - October 12, 2019

STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Atatiana Koquice Jefferson. Say her name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Prince Jones Jr. was an incredibly bright student from Houma, Louisiana. Beginning in 11th grade, he attended the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, a two-year residential early-admission university program reserved for the top 1 percent of Texas high school students. A classmate of his stated, “Prince was one of the most gregarious students in his class. He had the ability to lift the spirits of the entire room.”

Prince then attended Howard University and majored in Human Development and Childhood Education. He had recently gotten engaged to his long-time girlfriend Candace. The two had an 11-month daughter named Nina. Prince’s mother Dr. Mable Jones described him as “Polite, charming, and ever the gracious Southern gentleman.”

On September 1, 2000, two undercover P.G. County (D.C.) police officers followed Prince’s car. Prince approached the cops, questioning why he was being followed. In response, the cop flashed his gun, never displayed their badge. Prince then got back into his car. The officer ended up firing 16 shots at Prince while he was in his Jeep. Six landed. Prince would die a few hours later.

He was 25 years old.

Officials later confirmed that the cops mistook Prince Jones for someone else. Prince was on his way to see his fiancé and daughter.

The cop was cleared of all criminal wrongdoing, he claimed he was “fearing for his life.”

Prince had such a bright future. So many possible paths. Whether it be a Navy Seal, a doctor, a teacher, or a diplomat. Perhaps he would attend medical school, where he might become a radiologist like his mother. We will never know which route he would take. He was robbed of his life at the hands of the police.

Rest in Paradise Prince Jones Jr.

1975 - 2000

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Prince Carmen Jones Jr. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Tyre King was an eighth-grader at Linden-McKinley STEM Academy in Columbus, Ohio. He played football, hockey, and soccer and did gymnastics. He was also in his school’s young scholars program.“ Tyre was a child who was loved and cherished by his family,” a friend said. His coach said, “Tyre had a smile that was a glow, he demanded attention.”

On September 14, 2016, Columbus police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery of $10. Tyre and his friend matched the description. The cops began to question the two about the robbery and Tyre fled. Within seconds, an officer shot Tyre three times. He died at a local children’s hospital the next day.

Tyre was 13 years old.

The officer was found not guilty in Tyre’s murder. He claimed he feared for his life because Tyre had a weapon. The “weapon” was determined to be a BB gun.

Rest in Power Tyre King. He was a son, brother, and dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. He had his entire life ahead of him, it robbed from him by a cop who “felt threatened.” He was just starting 8th grade, we will never know how far Tyre would go, we can only imagine. He would be turning 18 this winter.

December 7, 2002 - September 14, 2016

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Tyre Maurice Cardwell King. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Anthony Lee was born in Sacramento. As he teen, he attended community college classes to alleviate boredom and fulfill his intense aptitude for learning. He always had a passion for acting and began his career in the 1980s, appearing in numerous stage productions and in guest roles on television and in films. He appeared in “Liar Liar” with Jim Carrey, as long as multiple episodes of “ER” and “Brooklyn South.”

On October 28, 2000, Anthony was attending a Halloween party at his friend’s house in L.A. Two police officers arrived around 1 a.m. because of a noise complaint. As they were looking for the hosts, the police spotted Anthony and two other partygoers in a small room. Anthony then pointed his replica gun (which was part of his costume) in the direction of the cops. The cops responded by shooting him through the glass door of the room. They fired nine times. Anthony died on the scene.

He was 39 years old. He thought the cops were other party-goers dressed as police.

The police officer who killed Anthony was not charged for his death and remained on the LAPD for years. He said he was acting in self-defense.

Anthony’s last onscreen appearance was on the Season 7 ER episode "Rescue Me,” which aired a month after his death and was dedicated to him.

Anthony’s friend described him as, “A man infused with love of all humanity. He donated his talents to many projects dedicated to culture and education.”

Rest in Power Anthony Lee. An extremely talented and promising actor whose life and future was robbed of him by the murderous LAPD. He was killed over a Halloween costume. He would have turned 59 next month.

July 17, 1961 – October 28, 2000

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Anthony Dwain Lee. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Richard Linyard Jr. was known as a leader amongst his peers where he lived in Oakland. He was a rapper who went by Afrikan Richie. Richard was always into music. He started writing raps when he was 8 years old. One of his songs, “For The People,” reflected on the challenges faced by black people, the assassination of black leaders, and other tactics that were used to dismantle the black movement. A friend described him as “a bright young man who was always there to help someone in need.” Another friend stated, “He was full of love and compassion for all people and touched many lives.”

On July 19th, 2015, Richard was pulled over by Oakland police. He then ran off while talking to an officer outside of his car, and the officer yelled “Come back, or I’ll tase you!.” Suspiciously, the officer’s body cameras cut off for 20-30 minutes and when they were turned back on, Richard was dead. He died of asphyxiation. The officers claimed they found Richard non-responsive and wedged between a fence and a building.

Richard was 23 years old.

Nobody was charged with Richard’s death. Something does not add up. Why were the body cameras turned off? The officers were clearly hiding something.

Rest in Paradise Richard Linyard. He was a son, brother, dear friend, and inspiration to many. His life was taken away by murderous police. Richard had dreams and ambitions. He had his entire life ahead of him. Richard wanted to make a change. We will never know the impact he would have had.

There is a petition set up to get Richard’s family justice. The link is here. SIGN IT! There needs to be answers and prosecution!

1992 - 2015

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Richard Linyard Jr. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Kendrec McDade was born and raised in Pasadena, California. He was a standout student throughout his academic career. He also excelled in many sports. He loved football and track. He also was a highly skilled swimmer. He attended Citrus College in Glendora, CA. He had a younger brother Kione, who was just born just 7 days prior to his death. His mother Anya described him as “Loving, caring, respectful, funny, and full of life.”

On March 24, 2012, Kendrec was in the area where a laptop was stolen around the same time that the theft occurred. A cop car started following Kendrec and his friend, so the two ran away. The police officers did not switch on their emergency lights or their siren, nor did they use a loudspeaker to tell Kendrec to stop. As he was running, one of the officers shot Kendrec four times from his car, he believed the teenager was reaching for a weapon, he was unarmed. The police arrested Kendrec after he was shot. When the paramedics arrived, Kendrec asked the ambulance driver: “Why did they shoot me?” Kendrec would die an hour later.

He was 19 years old.

The shooting was ruled justified by the district attorney and both officers were back on the force within a year.

His mother Anya stated, “When I lost Kendrec, I lost a part of me. It’s like losing a piece of a puzzle. What do you do with that puzzle with one piece gone?” She also said “He is why I am who I am today. He changed my life. He made me want to be a better person.”

Rest in Power Kendrec McDade. He had his whole life ahead of him. His life mattered. He had dreams of becoming a professional football player, those dreams were robbed by murderous police. He would have turned 28 this year.

May 5, 1992 - March 24, 2012

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Kendrec McDade. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Mark McMullen was a well-distinguished chef, he had an extreme passion for food and cooked in all the major cities. He really liked 80s movies and board games. He always cheered on his family and heavily supported their passions. He also almost went on jeopardy once. He had a 1-year-old son and was an incredibly loving father.

On September 7, 2011, Mark was in a stopped car when a Boston police officer approached him and shot him five times after an altercation. He died shortly after. He was unarmed and not a threat to anyone.

He was 44 years old.

State Police detectives determined that police had reason to believe McMullen posed “an immediate deadly threat” to officers and that the shooting was “lawful.”

Rest in Mark McMullen. He was a caring husband, father, uncle, friend and so much more. He touched so many people’s lives. His son was left fatherless and his life was cut short due to murderous police.

The McMullen family plans to pursue action for the second time against the Boston Police Department. There is a GoFundMe set up that will help cover legal fees, and ensure that the family can put up a fair fight. The link is here.

1977 - 2011

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Mark McMullen. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Paul Monroe was highly respected in his East Austin community. He would take care of youth who didn’t have families. Family and friends described him as a funny guy who always made you laugh. He had a bright smile and was very goal-oriented.

His daughter Montinique explained “His proudest accomplishment was being my father. He called me his “star.” Knowing this gives me endless comfort and happiness I can’t explain.”

On April 15, 1993, Austin police were called to an alleged armed robbery at an apartment. Paul was at the scene and police suspected he was involved. The officers gave him directions to drop a duffle bag. He dropped the bag. He was then told to get on the ground. Within seconds, Paul was shot by the officer. He was then handcuffed. He asked for water but was denied.

Paul would die the next morning. He was 23 years old.

The cop who murdered Paul was not indicted and the shooting was claimed to be justified. Same story every time.

Rest in Power Paul Monroe. He was a father, brother, and dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. He would turn 50 this year. His future was robbed by murderous police. A four-month-old was left fatherless and traumatized because of the police. We will never know how far Paul would go. Black life is human life.

There is an incredible article by Paul’s daughter Montinique about how losing a father affected her. This is where I got most of the details and photos for this post. I encourage everyone to read it, the link is here. Thank you so much Montinique for sharing your story.

Paul Monroe: 1970 - 1993

STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Paul Monroe. Say his name. He will not be forgotten. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Don Myrick was an extremely accomplished saxophonist. After playing with a college group called The Jazzmen, Don started his professional career with the Pharaohs, the house band at the old Regal Theater in Chicago. There he backed iconic musicians from Louis Armstrong to Smokey Robinson. For the vast majority of Don’s career, he was a member of Earth, Wind, and Fire. He recorded and toured with English pop star Phil Collins. He also played with Anita Baker, Grover Washington Jr., Carlos Santana, Diana Ross, and others. He had three daughters.

On July 30, 1993, members of the Santa Monica police arrived at Don’s home and attempted to serve a search warrant. As they opened the front door, an officer “mistook” the butane lighter Don was holding for a gun. One bullet was shot and Don died an hour later.

He was 53 years old.

Nobody was charged with Don’s death. Two years later, Myrick’s widow was awarded $400,000 in a wrongful death suit against the City of Los Angeles.

Don’s friend stated, “He was going through some changes but he was coming out of all that. His music was more powerful than all of that. The only weapon he ever had was a weapon of peace--the saxophone.”

Rest in Power Don Myrick. A legendary jazz musician who touched the world with his powerful saxophone skills. He was a son, brother, father, husband, uncle, and a dear friend to many. His life was taken away by murderous police. Three children were left fatherless. Don was killed for holding a lighter. His legacy will live on forever.

April 6, 1940 – July 30, 1993

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Don Myrick. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Dante Parker was a newspaper pressman with a good sense of humor who loved to sing on the job. He lived with his wife and five kids in Victorville, California. He was a hardworking man who loved his family. He also was looked at as a role model who touched everyone he knew. He was a father of five. A friend of Dante described him as “A good man, a family man who just wanted to provide the best he could for his wife and kids.” His wife Bianca said "He was our provider.  He was the rock of our family."

On August 12, 2014, A Victorville resident told police that a robbery suspect had fled on a bicycle. Dante was biking home from work at this time. Police officers assumed he was the robber in question, so they stopped him. The cops attempted to arrest Parker, but he became “uncooperative and combative.” A struggle ensued and Dante was tased 15 times by the officers. He began breathing heavily and was taken to a hospital, where he died an hour later.

He was 36 years old.

Nobody was charged in Dante’s death and it was ruled accidental.

Rest in Power Dante Parker. He was a father, brother, son, and a dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. Five children left fatherless. He died two days before his 37th birthday, he would be turning 42 next month. He was murdered for riding his bike.

August 14, 1977 - August 12, 2014

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Dante Parker. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Jamarion Robinson had been a biology student at Clark Atlanta University where he was recognized as Freshman Player of the year. He was in the process of transferring to Tuskegee University in Alabama. Just two days before his death, he contacted his coach at TU to let him know that he just completed all his paperwork for school and that he would see him next week at football camp. He had recently been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Jamarion’s mother Monteria described him as “Smart, intelligent, humorous, athletic, loving and caring to all those he came in contact with especially his family.”

On August 5th, 2016, Jamarion and his girlfriend were hanging out at Jamarion’s girlfriend’s home when seventeen Atlanta U.S. Marshalls broke down their door. The officers had no warrant. Within seconds, the officers shot 90 rounds of ammunition at Jamarian, hitting him 76 times. He died instantly. He was then handcuffed and dragged down a flight of stairs, then dropped in the living room where he laid there for over 8 hours with no medical aid attention.

Jamarion was 26 years old.

Shot 76 times.

NOBODY was charged in Jamarian’s death. They had the wrong home. It’s unfathomable and horrifying that 17 police officers shot at anybody in their own home, let alone not the person they were even looking for. They claimed they fired because Jamarion had a gun, which he did not.

Rest in Power Jamarion Robinson. He was a son, brother, and dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. He would have turned 30 earlier this year. His life was taken away by murderous police We will never know how far Jamarion would go. Police officers do not know how to properly treat mentally ill people. Black life is human life.

There is a petition to get Jamarion’s family justice. The link is here: www.change.org/p/justice-for-jamarion-robinson. There needs to be answers and prosecution for this murderous act.

Jamarion Robinson: April 1, 1990 – August 5, 2016

STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Jamarion Robinson. Say his name. He will not be forgotten. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Anthony Lamar Smith was born on May 19, 1987, in St. Louis, Missouri. As a child, he enjoyed reading books and playing many sports; including football, swimming, basketball, and racquetball. After high school, Anthony worked at McDonald's. He was extremely interested in fashion and clothing designing. He loved children and wanted to make changes for underserved children in his community. Anthony was engaged to his long-term girlfriend, Christina, and had a one-year-old daughter named Autumn.

On December 20, 2011, two officers chased Anthony after an alleged drug deal in the city of St. Louis. Smith was parked in the lot of a restaurant when the police officers arrived. According to the police, when they arrived, Anthony quickly pulled his car forward and backward, crashing into the police vehicle, and then sped away. A chase proceeded and within three minutes, the police crashed their car into Anthony’s. The officer then shot Antony five times through the driver’s side window.

He was 24 years old.

The officer was found not guilty of murder. He claimed it was self-defense. Police found a gun in Smith's car, but only had the officer’s DNA was on it, leading to accusations the officer had planted the weapon after the fact.

Rest in Power Anthony Lamar Smith. He was a son, brother, father, significant other, and dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. His dreams of becoming a clothing designer and artist were robbed of him by police. His daughter, Autumn is left fatherless. Anthony would have turned 33 this year. We will never know how far Anthony would go. Black life is human life.

May 19, 1987 – December 20, 2011

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Anthony Lamar Smith. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Keith Lamont Scott was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He lived in South Carolina and Texas before finally settling in Gastonia, North Carolina as an adult. He worked at a local mall as a security guard. He was passionate about motorcycle riding, which led him to crash. He experienced multiple injuries from this experience, which, according to his wife, also damaged his cognition and dramatically affected his behavior. He was married to the same woman for more than 20 years and was a father to seven.

On September 20, 2016, police were called in to respond to an outstanding warrant for another individual. When a plainclothes officer went to issue the warrant, they found Keith in an SUV next to their unmarked car. And then the same story every time, “they thought he had a gun.” Keith got out of his car and within seconds, police shot him. He died within minutes.

He was 43 years old.

The officer who shot Keith never faced charges because Keith was “an imminent physical threat.” Police said Keith was armed at the time and in possession of marijuana; family members contend that he had only a book, which they say he was reading while waiting at a bus stop for his son to return from school. He was completely unarmed. But regardless, open carry is completely legal in North Carolina.

Rest in Power Keith Lamont Scott. He was a son, brother, father, husband, and dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. Seven children are left fatherless because of police. He would have turned 47 this year. Keith was a man with cognitive damage who was murdered for reading a book.

February 3, 1973 – September 20, 2016

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Keith Lamont Scott. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Yvette Smith was born December 18, 1966, with her twin sister, Yvonne, at Medical Arts Hospital, in Big Spring, Texas. After she graduated from high school, Yvette moved to Austin with her sister to work for the State of Texas. She had two sons; Anthony and Christopher. She would always put her sons' needs before her own.

On February 16, 2014, Yvette called 911 because a dispute between two men that involved a gun was happening in front of her home. When Bastrop County police arrived at the house, at least one of the men was in the front yard and the worst of the disturbance appeared to be over. The police saw Yvette through her window and ordered her to come outside. As Yvette opened the door, the officer shouted “police!” and within seconds, he then fired his personal AR-15 semi-automatic rifle at Yvette. She died a few hours later.

Yvette was 47 years old.

The officer who murdered Yvette was indicted for murder but eventually was acquitted. He used his own military-grade weapon to kill Yvette and walked free. The same judge chose the jurors for Sandra Bland’s case.

Rest in Power Yvette Smith. He was a mother, daughter, twin sister, aunt, cousin, and dear friend to many people. Two sons left mother-less because of the police. Yvette’s life was taken away by murderous police. She was murdered in the doorway to her home. She was murdered for trying to act as a peacemaker. She was murdered for being black.

December 18, 1966 - February 16, 2014

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Yvette Smith. Say her name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Alberta Spruill was getting ready for work on May 5, 2003. She worked in government for 29 years. As she was about to leave, police officers broke down her door and threw a flash grenade into her Harlem apartment. But they had the wrong apartment, very much like Breonna Taylor’s case and so many others.

Alberta was stunned and scared for her life, but the police handcuffed her anyway. They would eventually let her go.

Less than two hours later, Alberta would go into cardiac arrest due to fear and panic, which would lead to her death.

She was 57 years old.

The NYPD officers were placed on desk-leave but were never fired or charged in any way for the death of Alberta.

Rest in Paradise Alberta Spruill.

1946 - 2003

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS.

Alberta Spruill. Say her name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Timothy Stansbury had recently earned his GED. He worked full time at McDonald’s. He had a girlfriend whom he wanted to marry, and he had plans to begin classes at a community college. His mother Phyllis described him as “A respectable young man who was so against gun violence.”

On the evening of January 24, 2004, Timothy and his friend Terrence were crossing the roof of his Bed-Ford Stuyvesant apartment as a shortcut to get CDs for a birthday party. As Timothy and Terrence walked up the stairwell towards the rooftop door, a veteran NYPD officer who was patrolling the roof opened the entry door. The cop was “startled” and fired his weapon, fatally hitting Timothy.

Timothy was 19 years old.

The grand jury found the shooting to be “accidental” and the cop was acquitted of all charges.

At the time of his death, Timothy was working on a documentary entitled “Bullets in the Hood: A Bed-Stuy Story” about the abundance of guns in his neighborhood. He had seen so many of his peers killed by gun violence, so he wanted to create the film to reach out to youth to stop the violence. The film was premiered at the Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals in 2005. It can be viewed here.

Rest in Paradise Timothy Stansbury, he had his whole life ahead of him.

November 16, 1984 - January 24, 2004

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS.

Timothy ‘Tim-Tim’ Stansbury. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Idriss Stelley was an honor student at Heald College in San Francisco where he studied computers. He was very into playing chess and was known as an extremely charismatic young man. He spoke three languages. He was a web designer. He was an artist. His mother Mesha stated, “There was nothing that was impossible to Idriss,” He also suffered from bipolar disorder.

On June 13, 2001, Idriss and his girlfriend Summer decided to see a movie in theaters. While in the theater, Idriss lit a cigarette. The ushers at the theater became upset with him. Idriss became agitated. This prompted Summer to call his mother to explain Idriss was having a mental breakdown. She also called the police and told them the same thing.

Minutes later, nine San Francisco Police officers swarmed the theater and unleashed a barrage of gunfire at Idriss. He was shot 48 times and died instantly. He was standing alone and unarmed. 48 shots.

He was 23 years old.

Nobody was charged in Idriss’s death. They were specifically informed a man in the movie theater was having a mental breakdown and they murdered him anyway. They claimed he lunged at them with a knife. He didn’t have a weapon on him.

The Idriss Stelley Foundation was created in his honor. Its goal is to “direct services for victims and survivors of law enforcement brutality in the Bay Area, and for families and friends of Loved ones killed by law enforcement.” They do not have a website at the moment, but there is a bilingual (Spanish and English) hotline here: 415-595-8251.

Rest in Idriss Stelley. He was a son, brother, significant other, and a dear friend to many people. He had his entire future ahead of him and it was taken away by murderous police. 48 shots. He was killed because he was mentally ill and black.

1978 - 2001

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Idriss Stelley. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Alton Sterling was a businessman. He would sell CD’s and DVD’s on the street in Baton Rouge, he was known locally as “CD Man.” Alton was known as a very generous man; many times he would give away CDs or buy food or drinks for people. He also loved to cook. A friend described him as "Great guy, big personality. CDs were his way to make income to support his family, he was not a guy who would use violence at all." He was a father of five.

Four years ago today, on July 5, 2016, an anonymous caller reported that a man was threatening him and waving a handgun while in the process of selling CDs. Police arrived at the scene and immediately started interrogating Alton. Within minutes, he was pinned to the ground. The police claimed Alton was reaching for his gun. The police shot him six times. He died right away.

He was 37 years old.

Alton started to carry a gun only just a few days before his death, after a friend, who also sold CDs, was robbed. Louisiana is an open-carry state.

Nobody was charged for Alton’s death. The officer claimed his life was in danger. Body camera from the officer who shot Alton showed that the cop arrived at the scene with his gun drawn and threatened to shot Alton if he moved.

Rest in Power Alton Bertrell Sterling. His life was robbed of him my murderous police. His five children were left fatherless. Justice was never served. He would have turned 41 last month.

June 14, 1979 – July 5, 2016

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Alton ‘CD Man’ Sterling. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Michael Stewart was an art school student who lived with his parents in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. On September 15, 1983, police arrested him for graffitiing a subway station with his signature tag “RQS.”

He allegedly said, "Hey, man, you got me."

After being put into cuffs, Michael was beaten profusely by the NYPD. He was in a coma for 13 days until his death on September 28th.

He was 25 years old.

His death was ruled a “cardiac arrest” and no officers were charged.

Jean-Michel Basquiat created “Defacement (The Death of Michael Stewart)” as a response to his death.

The death of Radio Raheem by a police chokehold in Spike Lee’s 1989 film Do The Right Thing was inspired by Michael Stewart's arrest.

Rest in Paradise Michael Stewart.

May 9, 1958 - September 28, 1983

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS.

Michael Jerome Stewart. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Cameron Tillman dreamed of becoming an engineer. He excelled in math and sports. He maintained a 3.7 grand point average and had just started the 9th grade at Ellender Memorial High in Houma, Louisiana. Cameron would watch Spongebob whenever he could, laughing as he did with little cousins, with whom he enjoyed spending time. He was his grandmother’s computer repair and navigation person, aiding her whenever she had problems, treating her with dignity and patience. His grandmother stated, “Cam loved to cook because Cam loved to eat. He cooked a perfect tilapia. He would tell me ‘Maw-Maw, I want to watch you cook so I can learn.’”

On September 23, 2014, Cam and his friends were hanging in an abandoned house after school. The police had received a 911 call about "armed men with guns" going into an empty home. At around 5:30 p.m., an officer knocked on the door of the house. Cameron opened the door and four bullets were immediately fired at him. He would die soon after.

He was 14 years old. He was alive for at least 45 minutes, according to the family's lawyer. But the police offered no medical assistance.

Nobody was charged in Cameron’s death and it was ruled a “freak accident.” The officer never identified himself before firing. The local sheriff said Cameron came to the door with a gun in his hand, but that was later changed to say a BB gun was found "in close proximity" to his body. The teens say the BB gun was on the table.

Rest in Power Cameron Tillman. He was a son, grandson, brother, and a dear friend to many people. His life was taken away by murderous police. Cameron had hopes and dreams. He had his entire life ahead of him, it robbed from him by a cop who “felt threatened.” He was just starting 9th grade, we will never know how far Cam would go, we can only imagine.

2000 - 2014

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Cameron Tillman. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Shem Walker was born in Guyana in 1960, he moved to Fort Greene, Brooklyn with his family when he was 16. In 1983, Shem enlisted in the Army. He was honorably discharged in August 1990. “He was a good person, a solid performer, a good soldier, outgoing and well-liked by his unit,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Cleaver of the Pennsylvania guard.

Shem worked for a time for Pennsylvania Power and Light, and then as a handyman. “A good husband, a good father, a good son,” a friend stated. Mr. Walker took care of his mother, at their building, where the family took in tenants. He divided his time between a Pennsylvania residence and the Brooklyn building, where he did odd jobs. He had two daughters.

On July 11, 2009, Shem had just finished cooking dinner with his family and stepped out to buy something from the store. As he was leaving his home, he noticed someone was sitting on the stoop of his home. This person was an undercover cop. Shem told him to get off his property. The cop, involved in a buy and bust operation, refused to leave the stoop. An altercation started and moments later, Shem was shot two times by the officer. He would die an hour later.

Shem was 49 years old.

The officer was not charged in the death. The officer claimed Shem tried to grab his gun, but all witness accounts draw other conclusions.

Rest in Power Shem Walker. He was a father, brother, son, husband, veteran, and dear friend to many people. Two daughters left father-less. His life was taken away by murderous police.

March 18, 1960 - July 11, 2009

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE. ABOLISH THE POLICE.

Shem Walker. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Steven Eugene Washington was taking classes at a community college and wanted to become a mechanic. He had autism and learning disabilities. On March 20, 2010, two officers approached him while he was walking home in Koreatown, LA after visiting a friend.

The officers said something to Steven. He then approached them while seemingly removing something from his waistband. Thinking he was armed, they fired, killing Steven instantly. He was completely unarmed.

Steven was 27 years old.

Hours after the shooting, Washington’s relatives criticized police and said Steven had suffered from learning disabilities and was generally afraid of strangers.

The police officers were not charged with Steven’s death. They claimed they “feared for their lives” because Steven did not respond to their commands.

Rest in Power Steven Eugene Washington. His life was robbed of him. His entire future was taken away by the LAPD.

1983 - 2010

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Steven Eugene Washington. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Bernard Whitehurst was a married man and a father of four. He lived in Montgomery, Alabama where he worked as a janitor.

On December 2, 1975, Bernard was walking home from work in the west side of Montgomery when a police car pulled up near him. The cops were looking for a robber who got away with $35 from a grocery store. Bernard ran away, so they assumed they found the robber. A chase ensued for 30 minutes which amounted to 25 Montgomery police officers to try to find Bernard. When they found him, they shot him twice in the back, killing him instantly.

Bernard was 32 years old.

Nobody was charged for Bernard’s death. They claimed he revealed a gun and that they feared for their lives. In a subsequent cover-up, they planted the gun on him after the fact. There was no autopsy and Bernard’s body was quickly embalmed before his family was contacted. In 2012, the City of Montgomery acknowledged wrongdoing but no compensation has been given to Whitehurst's family.

Rest in Power Bernard Whitehurst. His life was taken away by murderous police. Four children were left fatherless. Justice was never served.

1943 - 1975

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Bernard Whitehurst. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Tarika Wilson was born in Lima, Ohio. She was a mother of six and loved her children dearly. She enjoyed life to the fullest.

On the evening of January 4, 2008, a SWAT team broke into her home to arrest her companion on suspicion of drug dealing. Officers bashed in the front door and entered with guns drawn, said neighbors who saw the raid. Moments later, the police opened fire, killing Tarika. She was holding her 14-month-old son Sincere, who was shot in the finger. The cops also shot two of Tarika’s dogs.

Tarika was 26 years old.

The officer was acquitted of all charges and remained on the Lima police force for years to follow. The judge ruled the cop didn't show a "substantial lapse of due care.”

Rest in Paradise Tarika Wilson. She had her entire life ahead of her. All of her children were left motherless. Nobody was charged with her murder.

October 30, 1981 - January 4, 2008

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Tarika Kaye Wilson. Say her name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Ousmane Zongo was an art trader who moved from Burkina Faso, West Africa to Harlem to find a better life. He also repaired musical instruments and artifacts. He had two young children.

On May 22, 2003, police officers confronted Ousmane inside a storage unit in Chelsea, which is where he worked. The police were conducting a raid on a counterfeit CD ring with which Mr. Zongo was not involved. As Ousmane turned on the light for the unit, he was confronted by a police officer disguised as a postal worker. A chase ensued that ended when Ousmane ran into a dead end. The officer shot Ousmane four times, once in the back. He died an hour later.

He was 43 years old.

The officer was convicted but did not serve any time for killing Ousmane. The NYPD later admitted Ousmane had nothing to do with the counterfeiting and prosecutors contended Ousmane ran from the cop because he was frightened and confused when the officer, who was not in police uniform, drew his weapon.

Rest in Power Ousmane Zongo. He came to the US for the “American dream,” but was met with its racist, murderous reality. His children were left fatherless because of the NYPD.

1960 – 2003

PROSECUTE KILLER COPS. STOP KILLING BLACK PEOPLE.

Ousmane Zongo. Say his name. BLACK LIVES MATTER.