The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk and trial of former officer Mohamed Noor

On the evening of July 15, 2017, Justine Ruszczyk, also known as Justine Damond, called 911. About 22 minutes later she was dead, shot by then-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor.

After a nearly three-week trial, jurors found Noor guilty of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Ruszczyk's death.

April 24, 2019 11:36 AM

Expert raps Noor's decision to fire; Ruszczyk 'did nothing wrong'

A police use-of-force expert testified Wednesday that Mohamed Noor violated his police training the night he shot 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk and that "no reasonable police officer" would have perceived Ruszczyk as a threat as she approached the squad.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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April 22, 2019 12:20 PM

Noor trial: Ruszczyk fingerprints not found on police squad, BCA says

Prosecutors say officers at the crime scene made up the story of a startling slap on the squad being heard before officer Mohamed Noor shot 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. An expert testified Monday that Ruszczyk's fingerprints were not found on the squad.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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April 22, 2019 4:00 AM

Compassion, control mark career of Minneapolis judge in Noor trial

Veteran Hennepin County Judge Kathryn Quaintance faces her biggest trial yet as a former Minneapolis cop is charged with killing a civilian. A look back at the judge's career shows her as a compassionate, sharp legal mind who's unafraid of controversy.

by Tom Scheck and Cody Nelson

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April 19, 2019 3:12 PM

Noor trial: A dramatic week in the courtroom

It was an important week in the trial of Mohamed Noor, the former Minneapolis police officer who faces murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk. Noor's partner took the stand, as did Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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April 18, 2019 5:06 PM

Minneapolis mayor says no more 'warrior' training for cops

Mayor Jacob Frey made the announcement Thursday during his annual State of the City speech, saying that so-called 'fear-based or warrior training' courses make officers overly aggressive.

by Brandt Williams

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April 18, 2019 10:52 AM

Noor trial: Cop says he heard thump before shot; horrific video played

Officer Matthew Harrity's testimony appeared to back up the defense arguments of Mohamed Noor, who shot and killed 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. The court also saw heartbreaking police body camera video of Ruszczyk's last moments.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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April 18, 2019 4:00 AM

Testimony at Noor trial highlights tensions between police, prosecutors

The Minneapolis police officers who responded to the fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk have been facing some tough questions in the trial of the former police officer who pulled the trigger.

by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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April 17, 2019 1:34 PM

Noor trial: Bicyclist's testimony heavy on drama, light on facts

The only bystander on the scene at the time Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor shot 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk was a 16-year-old boy who'd smoked marijuana and taken about four shots of whiskey. He took the stand Wednesday.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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April 16, 2019 12:01 AM

Noor trial: Prosecution raps police supervisor who shut off bodycam

Sgt. Shannon Barnette has emerged as a key figure in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, who faces murder and manslaughter charges in the 2017 shooting death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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April 15, 2019 12:00 AM

Noor trial: Chief says no talk of thump on squad after Ruszczyk shot

Prosecutors are expected to call more witnesses in the trial of ex-cop Mohamed Noor, ranging from use-of-force experts to his former partner, who witnessed the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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