The archive of all headlines from July 08, 2016, organized by time of publication.
The fatal shooting of a black man by a police officer fit a pattern of disparate, unfair and even violent treatment of black people, Gov. Mark Dayton of Minnesota said.The moments after Philando Castile was shot during a traffic stop in a St. Paul suburb were streamed live by a passenger in the car.
Mark Dayton says level of force was ‘way in excess’ of what was necessary and demands justice department investigation as Obama calls shootings ‘a serious problem’
Obama emphasized his view that the majority of police officers were upstanding public servants. Still, he said 'change has been too slow' in reform to troubled police departments around the country.As police shootings continue, bystanders get more sophisticated at filming altercations
Obama emphasized his view that the majority of police officers were upstanding public servants. Still, he said 'change has been too slow' in reform to troubled police departments around the country.
The fatal shooting of a black man by a police officer fit a pattern of disparate, unfair and even violent treatment of black people, Gov. Mark Dayton of Minnesota said.An emotional President Obama said “all Americans should be troubled” by the shootings caught on video this week in Minnesota and Louisiana.
Dramatic cellphone video, broadcast live on Facebook by the shooting victim's girlfriend, has drawn demands for a federal investigation, demonstrations around the region and scrutiny from politicians, including President Obama.
So important has citizen documentation become that the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups have created smartphone apps that allow onlookers to observe, record and report.
Peaceful demonstration over fatal police shootings of two black men within 48 hours is plunged into chaos by gunfire
Dozens of shots were fired at a Dallas demonstration where dozens had gathered Thursday evening to protest recent police shootings, according to social media footage and local media reports.
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Seven other police officers were also shot during a demonstration protesting the shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week, the police chief said.
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Peaceful demonstration over fatal police shootings of two black men within 48 hours is plunged into chaos by gunfire
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Dozens of shots heard in downtown Dallas near protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling
Seven other officers were also shot during a demonstration protesting the shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week, Chief David O. Brown of the Dallas police said.He said the shooting was carried out by snipers, and officers were combing downtown Dallas for a bomb they suspected had been planted there.
Dozens of shots heard in downtown Dallas near protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling
Two snipers opened fire with rifles during a protest over police shootings in downtown Dallas Thursday evening, police said.
The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.One suspect was arrested late Thursday after a shootout with the Dallas police, the Police Department said on Twitter.
One suspect is arrested after a shootout with a SWAT team, with a «suspicious package» found nearby. A bomb squad is sent to the scene. One female is in custody.
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Dozens of shots heard in downtown Dallas near protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling
The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations near the route the protesters planned to take.
Another six officers wounded after protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling
Dallas Police Ambush
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Another six officers wounded after protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling
The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations near the route the protesters planned to take.
Another six officers wounded after protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling
Dallas Police Ambush
Three suspects in custody and another six officers wounded after protest over shootings of black men by police
The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations near the route the protesters planned to take.
Three possible suspects are in custody, and police end an hours-long standoff with a gunman in a parking garage. It's unclear whether the gunman is dead.
• Three suspects in custody after shootings at anti-violence protest • Fourth suspect reported to have shot himself after standoff • Police said ‘snipers’ had targeted officers
The officers were shot during a demonstration Thursday night protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects with rifles coordinated the attack, which President Obama condemned as “vicious, calculated and despicable.”
• Three suspects in custody after shootings at anti-violence protest • Fourth suspect reported to have shot himself after standoff • Police said ‘snipers’ targeted officers • ’Justice will be done’, Obama pledges
The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations.
The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations.
The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations.
Three possible suspects are in custody, and police end an hours-long standoff with a gunman in a parking garage. The mayor confirms that the suspect in the standoff is dead.
• Three suspects in custody after shootings at anti-violence protest • Fourth suspect reported to have shot himself after standoff • Police said ‘snipers’ targeted officers • ’Justice will be done’, Obama pledges
Six other officers were wounded Thursday night during a demonstration against shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.The coordinated attack appeared to be the deadliest for U.S. law enforcement officers since 9/11.
Seven other officers were wounded Thursday night during a demonstration against shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.The Dallas police chief said four people armed with rifles were believed to have carried out the attacks.
Three suspects are in custody and one is dead after the sniper attack, which left 5 officers dead and 7 wounded. The mayor says the suspects are «being pretty tight-lipped» and «not cooperative."
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Shooter, who was killed with bomb on robot device during standoff, was reportedly upset over recent killings of black men by law enforcement
• Three suspects in custody after shooting at anti-violence protest • Police killed fourth suspect using robotic bomb • ‘Justice will be done,’ Obama pledges • Suspect killed by police said he was upset about Black Lives Matter
One suspect in Thursday night’s attack was killed, according to the police. “The suspect said he wanted to kill white people,” the chief said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. Three other suspects were in custody.
Three possible suspects were in custody, and police were locked for several hours in a standoff with a gunman in a parking garage who had fired at officers, Dallas Police Chief David Brown said.
• Three suspects in custody after shooting at anti-violence protest • Fourth suspect killed by bomb from police robot • ‘Justice will be done,’ Obama pledges • Suspect killed by police said he was upset about Black Lives Matter
A suspect in Thursday night’s attack was killed, according to the police. “The suspect said he wanted to kill white people,” the chief said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. Three other suspects were in custody.
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Police used the robot early Friday to kill a gunman after snipers opened fire in downtown Dallas, killing five officers and wounding seven, officials said.
A suspect in Thursday night’s attack was killed, according to the police. “The suspect said he wanted to kill white people,” the chief said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. Three other suspects were in custody.
Police used the robot early Friday to kill a gunman after snipers opened fire in downtown Dallas, killing five officers and wounding seven, officials said. The suspect was identified as Micah X. Johnson.
Police used the robot early Friday to kill a gunman after snipers opened fire in downtown Dallas, killing five officers and wounding seven, officials said. The suspect is identified as Micah Johnson.
Police used the robot early Friday to kill a gunman after snipers opened fire in downtown Dallas, killing five officers and wounding seven, officials said. The suspect is identified as Micah Xavier Johnson.
The dead sniper, identified as Micah X. Johnson, 25, was an Army veteran, an official said. He is believed to be the sole gunman.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. “The suspect stated he wanted to kill white people,” a law enforcement official said.
• Three suspects in custody after shooting at anti-violence protest • Sniper identified as 25-year-old Micah Johnson • ‘Justice will be done,’ Obama pledges
Micah X. Johnson, 25, appears to have acted alone in Thursday’s sniper attack, an official said. “The suspect said he wanted to kill white people,” the police chief said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.
Micah X. Johnson, 25, appears to have acted alone in Thursday’s sniper attack, an official said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.
Police used a 'bomb robot' early Friday to kill the gunman, identified as Micah Xavier Johnson, 25, a Dallas-area resident who said he 'wanted to kill white people,' officials said.
Micah Johnson, 25, appears to have acted alone in Thursday’s sniper attack, an official said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.