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    North Miami Cop Who Shot Charles Kinsey Charged With Manslaughter

    Kinsey, a Black man, was lying in the street with his arms in the air when he was shot.

    Kenrya Rankin Apr 12, 2017 4:35PM EDT
    Black man looks at camera, hands up

    Police Chief Says Officer Who Shot Charles Kinsey Knew There Was No Gun

    The North Miami cop shot the unarmed Black man while he was trying to coax his autistic patient out of harm’s way.

    Kenrya Rankin Apr 5, 2017 12:20PM EDT
    Caretaker Charles Kinsey lays on his back with his hands up.

    Autism, Brown Skin and Police Encounters

    The parents of autistic people of color have a unique set of fears about the potential for police violence against their children and the people who take care of them.

    Shawn Rhea Aug 11, 2016 8:55AM EDT
    Black man in a white hospital gown sits in a bed with his hands above his head

    No Charges for North Miami Cop Who Gave Conflicting Statements in Charles Kinsey Shooting

    The therapist, who was shot while trying to assist an autistic patient, filed a federal lawsuit against the department this week.

    Kenrya Rankin Aug 5, 2016 12:17PM EDT
    Black man in a white hospital gown sits in a bed with his hands above his head

    North Miami Police Shoot Man Lying in Street With His Hands Up

    Charles Kinsey: “As long as I got my hands up, they’re not gonna shoot me. This is what I’m thinking. Wow was I wrong.”

    Kenrya Rankin Jul 21, 2016 10:17AM EDT

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