Newark Police Department

Carl Dorsey III was killed by Newark Police Department Detective Rod Simpkins on New Year's Day under questionable circumstances as officials provide vague reports surrounding the early morning shooting.

A community is reeling after a 10-year-old boy was chased down by police who thought he was a 20-year-old suspect in a nearby armed robbery.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice and the city of Newark, New Jersey reached an agreement to address the use of excessive force and prejudiced policing tactics.