The family stated that there is no sufficient form of justice because they have to venture through life without their son, but urged for "accountability at the highest level."
In the suit filed on Tuesday, Ruby Jones, alleges that the three officers unlawfully entered her home and violated her civil rights by using excessive force, resulting in painful injuries.
Police went above and beyond to ensure the safety of an army sergeant who was caught on video harassing a young Black man in South Carolina for simply walking in his own neighborhood.
The family of Joshua Haileyesus faced their worst fear this week, after he died on Saturday, three weeks from being placed on life support due to partaking in a viral TikTok challenge.
Kim Potter, 48, was a 26-year veteran on the Brooklyn Center police force and was placed on administrative leave after the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
Prosecutors charged Reid with a Class D felony on Monday, meaning he faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.
Several members of Daunte Wright's family spoke out on Tuesday alongside other families who gained national prominence after losing a loved one to state sanctioned violence.
While addressing reporters on Monday, Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said that Wright's death occurred after an officer made an “accidental discharge” from her gun, instead of using her taser.
In the suit, Nigel Shelby's family claims their son's civil rights were violated prior to his death in 2019.
One of officers shown during a violent traffic stop involving Lt. Caron Nazario was fired on Sunday, a day after the Dec. 2020 incident went viral on social media.
Outraged Brooklyn Center community members are calling for justice and transparency after another unarmed Black man was shot to death on Sunday, reportedly over air fresheners obstructing a rear view mirror.
Lt. Caron Nazario claims his constitutional rights were violated during a Dec. 202 traffic stop in Windsor, Virginia.