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Police officer charged with murder after fatally shooting unarmed man in bed

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A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, has been indicted on murder and reckless homicide charges for the shooting of a young Black man last year. The incident occurred during a search warrant, where the officer shot and killed the man while he was unarmed and in bed. The release of body camera footage last September showed the officer opening fire almost immediately after the bedroom door was opened. The victim, Donovan Lewis, later succumbed …

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Man faces charges for fatally shooting thief who was trying to steal his car

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A grand jury will be deciding whether a man who allegedly chased down and fatally shot a 19-year-old suspected car thief will face criminal charges. The incident occurred in Houston, Texas, when the car owner and his girlfriend discovered that their Dodge Charger had been stolen from an apartment complex. They immediately called 911 and began pursuing the stolen vehicle in a Lexus. Shots were fired during the chase, resulting in the death of the …

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