Elwood Edwards White

Elwood Edwards White, a 22-year-old man from Oceanside, California, died on May 20, 2012, during a confrontation with law enforcement officers. On that day, White was reportedly involved in a series of erratic and aggressive behaviors, including throwing rocks and cinder blocks at passing vehicles and attacking people on Oceanside Boulevard. Witnesses described him as wielding a sharp stick and speaking incoherently. The situation escalated when White entered a convenience store, causing further ...

The Intercept: What We Don’t Know About Policing, Race and Mental Illness

San Diego deputy shoots man acting erratically