Historical Events tagged with "no-knock warrants"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Breonna Taylor Killed in Police Raids

March 13th, 2020 5 years ago

Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical technician, was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police officers during a botched raid on her apartment. The police were executing a no-knock warrant in an investigation related to drug trafficking. Taylor's death became widely publicized and ignited protests across the nation against systemic racism and police brutality, leading to widespread calls for justice and police reform.

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