A look at police killings cited by protesters

12/7/14
 
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from The Wall Street Journal,
12/5/14:

Several recent killings of black men or boys by police officers across the nation and grand juries’ decisions not to indict some of the officers have angered many people, especially in minority communities, and have spurred sometimes violent demonstrations.

Here’s a look at killings by police that protesters have cited as examples of an epidemic of police brutality and heavy-handed law enforcement efforts often targeting minorities and related events:

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