tacoma, washington
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Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp Released From Jail Following Drive-by-Shooting Incident
The ‘Reign Man’, who was arrested and booked in Tacoma, Wash. on a drive-by-shooting charge, will be released from jail.
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Family of Manuel Ellis Outraged After Tacoma Police Chief Clears the Two of the Officers Involved in His Death
Two officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis have been exonerated while three others are facing criminal charges
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2 Tacoma Officers Cleared In Death of Manuel Ellis, Will Return to Work
Tacoma officers Armando Farinas and Masiyh Ford are exonerated following an investigation into the brutal death of Manuel Ellis in police custody last March.
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Family of Manuel Ellis, a Black Man Killed by Police, Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that 33-year-old Manuel Ellis was ‘beat, tased, choked, and hogtied’ by Tacoma Police officers because he was Black.
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After New Video Emerges in Manuel Ellis' Death, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Orders Independent Investigation
On March 3, 33-year-old Manuel Ellis died while being restrained by Tacoma police. After new video was released providing a clear look at the circumstances surrounding Ellis’ death, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called for an independent investigation. “I have become convinced that the Pierce County Sheriff should not complete the investigation of the death…
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Another Black Man Died in Police Custody After Crying Out ‘I Can’t Breathe.’ His Death Has Been Ruled a Homicide
A medical examiner’s report revealed that a black man died of oxygen deprivation while being detained by police after exclaiming, “I can’t breathe”—and that man’s name is not George Floyd. The Seattle Times reports that 33-year-old Manuel Ellis died in Tacoma, Wash., on March 3 after he was arrested by four officers from the Tacoma Police…
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Manager Loudly Reads Store’s Theft Policy to Black Customers, Calls Security When Asked Why [Updated]
Updated: Friday, May 11, 2018, 12:15 p.m. EDT: The Root received the following statement from Christi Graybill, vice president of e-commerce operations with Fuego: We are deeply sorry for the event that occurred in our Tacoma, WA store on May the 7th. When the two customers confronted our employees and were understandably upset, our manager asked…