Insane Wrongful Death Incidents Involving Law Enforcement

Police brutality seems more prevalent now than ever. It seems like every month, if not every week, there is a different story of American citizens being injured or even killed by police officers. Here’s a look at eight of the craziest wrongful death incidents involving America’s law enforcement. 

Sandra Bland

One of the latest, most shocking stories of police brutality is the story of Sandra Bland. Her story has made headlines from Salt Lake City to her place of residence in the South. She was threatened with a stun gun and later arrested. After she had been taken into custody, she committed suicide. The New York Times notes that a wrongful death lawsuit has been discussed with the woman’s family. 

Backseat Murder

Langhorne resident Jonathan Pickett was arrested and later escorted to the back of a police car. The officers who arrested him thought that he was carrying a weapon, and one officer shot him in the stomach and ultimately killed him. Ironically, Pickett was unarmed.

An Undercover Investigation Gone Terribly Wrong

Just West of Utah’s Capitol of Salt Lake City, 21-year-old Danielle Willard was shot and killed by an undercover police officer in a drug investigation. Two years later the family won their wrongful death lawsuit.

Drugs and Death

In 1992, Malice Green was killed by a police officer after being repeatedly hit on the head with a flashlight. The reason? She refused to give the officer her vial of crack cocaine.

Death is No Fair Punishment for Stealing Pop Tarts

Last summer, Missouri police officers received a 911 call for a young man stealing energy drinks and pastries. The officers believed that Kajieme Powell was the thief. In less than 20 secondsof contact, police shot him down. The police officers claimed that Powell came at them with a knife. Footage of the incident proves otherwise. 

Negligent Homocide

In 2006, there was a terrible case of negligent homicide. 21-year-old Joseph Erin Hamley, who suffered from cerebral palsy, was lying on the ground near a highway and was then shot by a state trooper.

The Death of an Innocent Individual

Just a short trip away from Salt Lake City, Utah, a Portland police officer by the name of Leo Besner shot and killed a young man who was negotiating with another officer. The victim’s family was rewarded $500,000 for their wrongful death lawsuit.

Trust Doesn’t Come Easy

Recently retired Charles Eimers fled from police officers attempting to pull him over for not using turn signals while changing lanes. Police eventually caught up to Eimers, where he was said to have collapsed and died. Eimers’s family didn’t believe the police’s story, and filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officers involved. 

Police brutality affects U.S. citizens everywhere from Salt Lake City to the East Coast. If someone you know or love has been impacted by law enforcement’s mistakes, contact a local personal injury lawyer to get the advice and support you need. 

Jordan Lee is a legal writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry.

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