One of the first was the shooting of Trevon Martin by George Zimmerman. Zimmerman was found not guilty of the charges due to Florida's stand your ground laws. Which took up a national debate on racial profiling and the murdering of unarmed blacks.
Then we have Officer Peter Liang. He was apart of NYPD. He also recieved no jail time, because the judge thought he didn't mean to shoot and kill the person. He was also a black man shot by police. According to the LA Times "A Brooklyn judge on Tuesday ordered Liang to serve five years’ probation and complete 800 hours of community service, saying the Chinese American rookie cop never intended to shoot, let alone kill, Akai Gurley while patrolling a dark stairwell in a Brooklyn housing project with his gun drawn. Liang was convicted in February of manslaughter and official misconduct for firing a shot that ricocheted off a wall and struck Gurley, standing a floor below, in the heart. Liang faced up to 15 years in prison, but a Brooklyn prosecutor requested that the former officer receive no prison time, and on Tuesday, Judge Danny Chun called the shooting an accident." You can read the full article here: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-liang-sentencing-20160419-story.html
Another took place in Bridgeport, CT on May 9, 2017. According to several news articles, Bridgeport police allegedly tried to stop a stolen car, 15 year old Jayson Negron supposedly stole. Cops allege that upon approaching the car, the Jayson put the car in gear and tried speeding off and ended up striking another officer thus the police shot and ended up killing Jayson. Other articles claim "there was a brief pursuit." According to news articles, Jayson was a black teen and after being taken from the car, handcuffed and his body wasn't moved for several hours while police investigated.
One article on this shooting can be read here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/16/us/jayson-negron-police-shooting.html
Another can be found here: http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Autopsy-Teen-died-from-chest-wounds-11138912.php
A third can be found here: http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/State-Police-Investigate-Officer-Involved-Shooting-in-Bridgeport-421806093.html
Then lets not forget Dylann Roof who in 2015 went into a black church and murdered the 9 parishioners there to worship in a bible study session. It was in Charelston, SC., and he made a manifesto, told investigators he wanted a race war, as well as, toting the Rebel Flag in some pictures. Not only did the murders make national headlines but it also started a national debate on race and the flag.
Roof was caught and was convicted on over 30 federal charges including some with the hate charges attached to them. He was also brought up on 13 state charges. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Roof was convicted and sentenced to death by lethal injection.
A now former North Charelston police officer, Michael Slager, shot an unarmed black man during a traffic stop. Slager shot 50 year old Walter Scott in the back 8 times as he tried to run. Slager was fired and brought up on charges. He pleaded guilty and took a plea agreement. According to CNN.com he took a plea agreement for 2nd degree murder, which carries up to 25 years in jail. The article can be found here: http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/02/us/michael-slager-federal-plea/index.html
Some other high profile cases can be found here: http://www.theroot.com/seeking-justice-6-high-profile-cases-to-watch-this-yea-1790853826
In the end, no matter where we turn, be it the TV news, newspaper or online sources we see murders and other violent crimes worldwide, not just in The United State. My only question is when will it stop?
Then lets not forget Dylann Roof who in 2015 went into a black church and murdered the 9 parishioners there to worship in a bible study session. It was in Charelston, SC., and he made a manifesto, told investigators he wanted a race war, as well as, toting the Rebel Flag in some pictures. Not only did the murders make national headlines but it also started a national debate on race and the flag.
Roof was caught and was convicted on over 30 federal charges including some with the hate charges attached to them. He was also brought up on 13 state charges. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Roof was convicted and sentenced to death by lethal injection.
A now former North Charelston police officer, Michael Slager, shot an unarmed black man during a traffic stop. Slager shot 50 year old Walter Scott in the back 8 times as he tried to run. Slager was fired and brought up on charges. He pleaded guilty and took a plea agreement. According to CNN.com he took a plea agreement for 2nd degree murder, which carries up to 25 years in jail. The article can be found here: http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/02/us/michael-slager-federal-plea/index.html
Some other high profile cases can be found here: http://www.theroot.com/seeking-justice-6-high-profile-cases-to-watch-this-yea-1790853826
In the end, no matter where we turn, be it the TV news, newspaper or online sources we see murders and other violent crimes worldwide, not just in The United State. My only question is when will it stop?