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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.

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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Attorney of officer who shot Castile says Yanez shaken, upset

Attorney of officer who shot Castile says Yanez shaken, upset

The attorney representing St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez said Yanez is shaken and upset following the shooting of Philando Castile.
by Manda Lillie

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Dayton draws scorn, praise for Castile shooting comments

Dayton draws scorn, praise for Castile shooting comments

Critics say Gov. Mark Dayton's comments on the case crossed a line and could compromise the investigation. But Dayton on Friday wasn't backing down from his belief that race was a factor in the shooting.
by Tim Pugmire

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Prosecutor undecided on grand jury for Castile shooting, urges patience

Prosecutor undecided on grand jury for Castile shooting, urges patience

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said Friday he understands the public anger over the Philando Castile police shooting case but asked people to let the investigation run its course; he hasn't decided if he'd seek a grand jury.
by Riham Feshir

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