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The death of Philando Castile and the trial of Jeronimo Yanez

Portraits of Philando Castile and Jeronimo Yanez
Portraits of Philando Castile (left) and Jeronimo Yanez
Nancy Muellner for MPR News

In July 2016, St. Anthony, Minn., police officer Jeronimo Yanez fatally shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights, a St. Paul suburb. The world watched the aftermath, live on Facebook. Yanez was charged in Castile's death. Jurors found him not guilty on all charges on June 16, 2017.

MPR News covered the trial on the air, online and in a podcast, 74 Seconds.

Photos: Family, friends mourn Philando Castile

Photos: Family, friends mourn Philando Castile

Friends, family and the public gathered Thursday for the funeral of Philando Castile. The day began with a procession to the Cathedral of St. Paul from the nearby Brooks Funeral Home.

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How Castile told officer about gun critical in final moments

How Castile told officer about gun critical in final moments

How Philando Castile informed the officer who killed him about his gun - and whether the officer followed his own training - gets to the heart of the investigation into Castile's death last week.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press and Kyle Potter, Associated Press

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'United for Philando': Cathedral service commemorates Castile

'United for Philando': Cathedral service commemorates Castile

Thousands of mourners paid their last respects Thursday to Philando Castile, who was shot and killed by a St. Anthony police officer during a traffic stop last week.
by MPR News Staff

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Police shooting victim Castile was issued permit to carry gun in 2015

Police shooting victim Castile was issued permit to carry gun in 2015

Castile was killed last week by a St. Anthony police officer during a traffic stop. His girlfriend said the officer fired when Castile announced that he had a permit and a gun.
by Brandt Williams

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Data: Half of arrestees where Castile shot are black

Data: Half of arrestees where Castile shot are black

Police in the suburban St. Paul area where a black man was shot and killed during a traffic stop have disproportionately arrested African-Americans, a data analysis shows.
by Kyle Potter, Associated Press

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Castile shooting renews calls to boost Minnesota police training

Castile shooting renews calls to boost Minnesota police training

Minnesota lawmakers who back proposed changes for local law enforcement agencies see an opportunity to build support in the aftermath of the fatal police shooting of Philando Castile. But others aren't convinced.
by Tim Pugmire

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Timeline: The shooting death of Philando Castile

Timeline: The shooting death of Philando Castile

A St. Anthony police officer shot and killed an African-American man during a traffic stop July 6 in Falcon Heights, with the aftermath apparently captured on Facebook Live.
by MPR News Staff

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