Sarasota, Fla. — Tragedy unraveled from a tale that mirrors a grim ballet as former dancer Ashley Benefield was convicted of manslaughter after she fatally shot her estranged husband, Doug Benefield, in a scenario that displayed both a personal and a legal dance of love, fear, and violence. The incident which occurred in 2020 has … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The U.S. Justice Department is probing the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, in her Springfield home by a sheriff’s deputy. This investigation forms part of a broader examination into how the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office interacts with Black residents and those experiencing behavioral health crises. … Read more
NEW YORK — Rapper Buckshot, known as a member of the Brooklyn-based group Black Moon, was hospitalized after a violent attack in Flatbush on October 28. Buckshot, whose real name is Kenyatta Blake, reported that he was assaulted by several armed individuals. The incident has triggered conversations about safety and violence in the community Buckshot … Read more
Columbus, Ohio — In a pivotal case that has gripped the city, former Columbus police officer Adam Coy was found guilty of murder for fatally shooting Andre Hill, a Black man who was holding only a cellphone and keys when he died nearly four years ago. The verdict came after Coy, a white officer who … Read more
Aurora, Colo. — Prosecutorial authorities have chosen not to file charges against an Aurora police officer implicated in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man, inciting vehement protests in the community. The incident, which involved Officer Michael Dieck discharging a single round that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Kilyn Lewis in May, has … Read more
Jacksonville, FL — A former Florida sheriff’s deputy is currently in custody, facing serious charges in the death of a Black U.S. Airman, according to recent court filings. The incident, which has ignited discussions around justice and accountability, involves the former deputy who is accused of fatally shooting the serviceman during an altercation at a … Read more
Jacksonville, FL — In a case that captured the attention of a community grappling with racial tensions and the handling of neighborhood disputes, a Florida jury has found a white woman guilty in the fatal shooting of her Black neighbor. The decision followed a heated confrontation that had escalated an ongoing feud in their Jacksonville … Read more
Milwaukee, WI — Four employees of a Milwaukee hotel have been apprehensively placed in custody, facing charges associated with the murder of a Black man, which has sent ripples of concern about the safety and racism practices in hospitality settings. The incident, involving the death of a 40-year-old man at a local hotel, has ignited … Read more
Portland, OR — The death of a Black man who was restrained by hotel security guards in March has been officially classified as a homicide, authorities stated. The man, identified as 35-year-old Jamal Borden, was allegedly being held down by three guards at a downtown Portland hotel when he stopped breathing. Despite resuscitative efforts, Borden … Read more
Springfield, IL — A former sheriff’s deputy in central Illinois has been terminated and charged with first-degree murder following the shooting death of a 31-year-monday at a local home. The incident, which has sparked significant discussion and concern within the community, underscores troubling issues related to law enforcement interactions, particularly with minority communities. The deputy, … Read more