Since 2015, at least 135 unarmed Black individuals have been fatally shot by police officers in the United States, with roughly 75% of those officers being white. Notably, at least 15 officers involved in these shootings have faced multiple incidents without significant consequences, signifying a disturbing trend in law enforcement practices.
Among the detailed cases reviewed, one shocking example includes the shooting of Nathaniel Pickett II, who was shot by a sheriff’s deputy in California despite being unarmed and compliant. NPR’s investigation sheds light on how systemic failures and hiring practices allow officers with troubling backgrounds to remain on the force, posing severe risks to public safety.
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