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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.

Watch: Ruszczyk's family gives impact statements during Noor sentencing

Watch: Ruszczyk's family gives impact statements during Noor sentencing

Family members of Justine Ruszczyk delivered impact statements in court before the judge sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor 12 1/2 years in prison for killing her.
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Noor sentenced to 12 1/2 years in death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk

Noor sentenced to 12 1/2 years in death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk

The ex-Minneapolis police officer was sentenced Friday for killing 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. The sentence was handed down after a series of emotional statements from Ruszczyk's loved ones.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Before sentencing, Noor supporters speak of his kindness and compassion

Before sentencing, Noor supporters speak of his kindness and compassion

Police officers, friends and family are asking a judge to consider Mohamed Noor's character when she sentences him Friday. In April, Noor was convicted of killing an unarmed woman, Justine Ruszczyk, while responding to her 911 call.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Noor's attorneys ask for no prison time

Noor's attorneys ask for no prison time

Attorneys for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor plan to ask the court for a lenient sentence — no prison time, or if that's not granted, less time than what sentencing guidelines call for.
by Riham Feshir

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In Noor trial evidence room, simple items hold unbearable weight

In Noor trial evidence room, simple items hold unbearable weight

Plastic bags of clothes, a "Koala Australia" T-shirt, family photos and an officer's name plate sit among evidence released Friday from the trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Mohamed Noor in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. They are everyday goods that tell an extraordinarily tragic story.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Lawsuit: Mohamed Noor wrongfully pointed gun at driver during 2017 traffic stop

Lawsuit: Mohamed Noor wrongfully pointed gun at driver during 2017 traffic stop

This is the third lawsuit filed against the former Minneapolis police officer. Earlier this month, the city settled with Justine Ruszczyk's family for a record $20 million after Noor was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in connection with her death.
by Brandt Williams

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Video: Confusion, disbelief as MPD officers rush to Ruszczyk shooting

Video: Confusion, disbelief as MPD officers rush to Ruszczyk shooting

Bodycam videos released Thursday paint a picture of how officers responded to the 2017 police shooting of Justine Ruszczyk. The footage is among the 300-plus trial exhibits that a judge ordered released.
by Jon Collins, Riham Feshir and Christine T. Nguyen

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Ruszczyk's 911 call audio: Deep breath, worried voice

Ruszczyk's 911 call audio: Deep breath, worried voice

The audio recording of Justine Ruszczyk's 911 calls were released to the public Thursday. For most people, it's the first time they will hear Ruszczyk's voice before her fatal encounter with then-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor.
by Laura Yuen

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