William Powell

Death by Force

William Powell, a 63-year-old white male from Stockbridge, Georgia, tragically died on June 8, 2016, after being shot by police officers who mistakenly arrived at his home. The incident occurred when officers responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots and a woman screaming for help at a nearby residence. However, the officers went to the wrong address and encountered William Powell, who was armed with a handgun. Despite verbal commands from the officers to drop his weapon, Powell did not comply, ...Read More

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