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In 2016, Violence Pervaded Policing On Both Ends Of The Gun

Mourners raise their fists during a night rally in honor of Alton Sterling outside the Triple S Food Mart in Baton Rouge, La., on July 11. Sterling was one of several men killed in police shootings this year. Gerald Herbert/AP hide caption

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In 2016, Violence Pervaded Policing On Both Ends Of The Gun

December 26, 2016 • Officers were targeted and killed by gunmen, while police shootings spurred protests nationwide and prompted law enforcement agencies to take a hard look at use-of-force policies.

In 2016, Violence Pervaded Policing On Both Ends Of The Gun

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N.C. Officer Will Not Be Charged In Shooting Death Of Keith Lamont Scott

People march in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 23 to protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. The Mecklenburg County district attorney said Wednesday he was "entirely convinced" that the officer who shot Scott "was lawful in using deadly force." Chuck Burton/AP hide caption

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N.C. Officer Will Not Be Charged In Shooting Death Of Keith Lamont Scott

November 30, 2016 • Scott's killing unleashed two days of unrest in Charlotte this past September. Scott, authorities said, left his car with a gun and did not listen to police who told him to drop it.

Amid Mounting Pressure, Charlotte Police Release Video Of Shooting

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Amid Mounting Pressure, Charlotte Police Release Video Of Shooting

September 24, 2016 • The decision comes days after police killed Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C. Both dashcam and body-cam footage of the shooting depict the confrontation — but neither is likely to quell doubts.

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3rd Night Of Charlotte Protests Is Peaceful; Protester Shot Wednesday Dies

Protesters, including public defender Toussaint Romain (center), march in the early hours of Friday in Charlotte, N.C. Despite a midnight curfew, police allowed the peaceful march to continue without interference. Protests began on Tuesday night following the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott. Sean Rayford/Getty Images hide caption

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3rd Night Of Charlotte Protests Is Peaceful; Protester Shot Wednesday Dies

September 22, 2016 • Hundreds marched to protest the death of Keith Lamont Scott. National Guard troops joined police and protesters on the streets, and the city established — but did not enforce — a midnight curfew.