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Jamar Clark shooting

Full coverage of the Nov. 15 police shooting death of Jamar Clark, 24, in north Minneapolis — and its aftermath.

Revisiting the life of Jamar Clark, 5 years after his death

Revisiting the life of Jamar Clark, 5 years after his death

Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Jamar Clark. On Nov. 15, 2015, the unarmed 24-year-old was shot and killed in a confrontation with two Minneapolis police officers. Host Angela Davis spoke with Clark’s birth mother and a racial justice activist to examine what has changed in the past five years.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Grand juries, explained

Grand juries, explained

Convening a grand jury is one way a prosecutor can determine whether to bring charges against someone who is suspected of committing a crime. Here's a look at how grand juries work, why they exist and what makes them so controversial.
by Cody Nelson and MPR News Staff

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Jamar Clark's family sues Minneapolis officers in his fatal shooting

Jamar Clark's family sues Minneapolis officers in his fatal shooting

The 24-year-old was shot while he was on the ground, struggling with police in north Minneapolis on Nov. 15, 2015. Both county and federal officials determined the officers did not act unlawfully or unreasonably
by Peter Cox

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Mpls. police: Internal probe clears cops in Jamar Clark shooting

Mpls. police: Internal probe clears cops in Jamar Clark shooting

The two Minneapolis officers involved in the Nov. 15 shooting of Jamar Clark did not violate department policy and will not face discipline, Police Chief Janee Harteau said Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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With BCA investigation over, what's next in Castile case?

With BCA investigation over, what's next in Castile case?

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi must now determine whether or not he will charge officer Jeronimo Yanez in Castile's death -- or if a grand jury will make the decision. Here's how grand juries work -- and why they've become such a controversial tool of the justice system.
by Cody Nelson

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Feds: No civil rights charges in Jamar Clark police shooting

Feds: No civil rights charges in Jamar Clark police shooting

Federal prosecutors said Wednesday the evidence was insufficient to pursue charges against two Minneapolis police officers for the Nov. 15 fatal shooting of Clark. Activists expressed outrage.
by MPR News Staff

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Clark civil rights probe: Bar high to prove violations

Clark civil rights probe: Bar high to prove violations

Federal officials will announce today whether they believe Jamar Clark's civil rights were violated last November in a confrontation with two police officers that led to his death.

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