Amir Locke

Family of Amir Locke, who was killed during no-knock raid, sues city

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Two-year study: Minneapolis police used fake social media profiles to surveil Black people 

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No charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke

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Community group endorses Louisville judge who signed Breonna Taylor no-knock warrant

Judge Mary Shaw, who signed off on the “no-knock’ warrant that led to the killing of Breonna Taylor, has been endorsed for reelection.
/ March 27, 2022

Report: Despite ban on no-knock warrants, police used one in search of puppy

One officer fired rounds through a door seconds into the raid while another broke the home’s windows, all for a pit bull pup.
/ February 28, 2022

Amir Locke’s cousin arrested in investigation that led to police killing

Amir Locke’s 17-year-old cousin was arrested in connection to a homicide investigation that led to the police killing of Locke last week. 
/ February 8, 2022
People Protest The Police Killing Of Amir Locke In Minneapolis

Black mothers rally for justice for Amir Locke, call for firing of city officials

A coalition of Black women and mothers called for the officer who fatally shot Amir Locke to be fired along with the city’s interim…
/ February 8, 2022

White House considers expanding ban on no-knock warrants after police killing of Amir Locke

Biden spokesperson Jen Psaki announced the potential no-knock policy move when asked by theGrio about the shooting of Amir Locke.
/ February 8, 2022
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Activist disrupts press conference for ‘anatomy of a coverup’ in Amir Locke’s death

Civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong told theGrio she is outraged by what she feels is a coverup in Amir Locke’s death.
/ February 7, 2022

Reports: Chauvin trial judge signed warrant that led to Amir Locke’s death 

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill rose to national prominence presiding over the trial of George Floyd’s killer, Derek Chauvin.
/ February 7, 2022