Keith Atkinson

Death by Force

Keith "Magic" Atkinson, a 31-year-old Black man, tragically died on February 16, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Keith Atkinson was fatally shot by New Orleans Police Department Officer Jonathan Hirdes during a response call to a convenience store in the Hollygrove neighborhood. The initial call reported a shoplifting incident, but the situation escalated, leading to Atkinson's death.

Officer Hirdes was responding to the call when he encountered Keith Atkinson. According to reports, Atk ...Read More

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