Crime, Law and Justice

10 years after Jamar Clark's killing, former Minneapolis police inspector still has questions
Saturday marks 10 years since the shooting of Jamar Clark by two Minneapolis police officers. Massive protests erupted in the aftermath, as and the community occupied the Fourth Precinct Police Station for 18 days.
Police groups blast $10K bail in Anoka deputy assault case
Minnesota police groups say $10,000 bail for a man charged with assaulting an Anoka County sheriff's deputy is “outrageously low.”
Outrage around Jamar Clark’s killing by police has rippled through the last decade
It’s been 10 years since a Minneapolis police officer shot Jamar Clark, an unarmed 24-year-old Black man, during a confrontation. The frustration, anger and highly visible demonstrations led to changes in law enforcement policies and influenced future protests.
Man accused of killing co-worker with sledgehammer at Cokato business
David Delong, 40, of Watkins, was charged with second-degree murder. Delong allegedly told deputies he did not like the victim and planned to kill her for some time.
Ten years later: How the death of Jamar Clark sparked a new level of activism
Saturday marks ten years since the fatal shooting of Jamar Clark by two Minneapolis police officers. MPR News guest host Brandt Williams talks with guests about how his death shaped a new level of activism in Minnesota.
On Nov. 15, 2015, Jamar Clark, 24, was fatally shot by Minneapolis police. His death was a turning point for activism and police-community relations in Minnesota.