This page documents police murders of Black people. It contains graphic descriptions of violence and death. These stories are upsetting. They should be.
Take breaks. Breathe.
Then keep reading.
These lives mattered.
The Human Cost of Systemic Failure
The numbers below represent more than just data—they represent families fractured and communities left searching for justice.
1,247
Lives Stolen Since 2013
98%
Officers Never Charged
3.5x
More Likely Than White People
Each name represents a life stolen, a family destroyed, a community wounded
Age 29 • Memphis, TN • January 7, 2023
Beaten to death by 5 Memphis police officers during a traffic stop. A photographer and father who loved skateboarding and sunsets.
Age 46 • Minneapolis, MN • May 25, 2020
Murdered by Derek Chauvin who knelt on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. "I can't breathe" became a rallying cry for justice.
Age 26 • Louisville, KY • March 13, 2020
Shot 8 times by police during a no-knock raid. An EMT who dedicated her life to helping others, killed while sleeping in her own home.
Age 25 • Brunswick, GA • February 23, 2020
Hunted down and murdered while jogging. Three white men chased and shot him for the "crime" of running while Black.
Age 12 • Cleveland, OH • November 22, 2014
Shot within 2 seconds by police while playing with a toy gun. A child whose life was stolen before he could even become a teenager.
Age 36 • Springfield, IL • July 6, 2024
Shot in her own home after calling 911 for help. A mother who sought protection but found violence instead.
We refuse to let their deaths be in vain. Every name, every story, every life matters in our fight for justice and accountability.
