Alva Braziel

Death by Force

Alva Braziel, a 38-year-old African American man, was shot and killed by Houston police officers on July 9, 2016. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when two officers encountered Braziel standing in the middle of the street with a revolver. According to the police, they asked Braziel to put down the gun, but he pointed it at them, prompting the officers to fire multiple shots, resulting in his death.

The shooting sparked controversy and protests, especially given the ...Read More

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