New California Law Says Police Should Kill Only When 'Necessary'
The legislation is a response to police killings of unarmed black men such as Stephon Clark. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.
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California AG Says Officers Who Shot Stephon Clark Will Not Face Criminal Charges
Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the findings of the state's independent criminal investigation into the police shooting death of Clark nearly a year ago.
Official Autopsy Of Stephon Clark, Killed By Police, Contradicts Family Autopsy
An unarmed black man was killed by Sacramento police in March. The coroner says he was shot seven times, three times in the back. A private autopsy found he was shot eight times, mostly in the back.
After Stephon Clark Shooting, Questions Remain About Police Use Of Force
After Stephon Clark's death in Sacramento, many people are wondering whether anything has really changed in the way police use deadly force since Michael Brown was shot and killed in Ferguson, Mo.
Many Protests, Few Arrests In Sacramento
After two weeks of protests following the killing of Stephon Clark, there have been just two arrests and little if any violence. It's a deliberate effort from both sides to keep the peace.
Woman At Stephon Clark Vigil Is Struck By Sheriff's Vehicle
The activist, Wanda Cleveland, 61, was there to protest the death of an unarmed black man who was killed by police officers in March.
Sacramento Residents Voice Their Anger Over Recent Police Shooting
A five-hour meeting was scheduled to hear residents' reaction to the police killing of 22-year-old Stephon Clark.
California DOJ To Join The Investigation Into Stephon Clark Shooting
The attorney general announced a separate inquiry to review of policies, procedures and practices at the Sacramento Police Department to identify ways to achieve safer outcomes.
Stephon Clark's Family Urges Criminal Charges Against Police Who Shot Him
Sequita Thompson, grandmother of the 22-year-old man gunned down by police in her backyard, sobbed while calling for justice. She wanted the two officers who killed him to be prosecuted.
In Sacramento, Protesters Shut Down Freeway And Block Entrance To Kings Game
Activists demonstrated against the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man, by city police. The Kings owner expressed support for the peaceful protest.