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20 Apr 2021
Attorney Benjamin Crump tweeted Tuesday evening that police in Columbus, Ohio, had shot an “unarmed” Ma’Khia Bryant, though body camera footage later released by police to the media appeared to show that the teenager was armed with a knife.
Screenshot from bodycam video showing the knife laying beside the teenage girl shot by police (Columbus PD)
Crump, a civil rights attorney who frequently represents the families of those killed by police, jumped to conclusions:
As we breathed a collective sigh of relief today, a community in Columbus felt the sting of another police shooting as @ColumbusPolice killed an unarmed 15yo Black girl named Makiyah Bryant. Another child lost! Another hashtag. ✊#JusticeForMakiyahBryanthttps://t.co/9ssR5gfqm5
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by Tyler Durden
Friday, Apr 16, 2021 - 12:53 AM
Update (0151ET): FedEx Corporation has released the following statement about the shooting at their FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis airport: We are aware of the tragic shooting at our FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis airport. Safety is our top priority, and our thoughts are with all those who are affected. We are working to gather more information and are cooperating with investigating authorities.
Update (0141ET): Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) spokesperson: We have multiple people with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. We have others that have been transported to various hospitals.
Anyone else developed bat-like levels of hearing when it comes to any noise outside your front door? Posties and delivery drivers have become our heroes and, in many cases, our imaginary best friends, too.
Tell us a better sound than a knock at 10am or 2pm or even 10pm (if you’re using same day delivery). It’s only a shame when the driver disappears by the time we’ve opened the door. We could use their company – guess we’ll just have to make do with more ‘stuff’ instead.
With non-essential stores still shut for weeks to come, it’s no surprise online sales have increased dramatically during this pandemic: 61% of Brits have admitted to shopping more online during Covid-19 (and it’s not like some people didn’t already have a serious habit).