Renisha Johnson

Death by Force

Renisha Johnson, a 25-year-old woman, was killed on April 22, 2013, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her death was part of an unfortunate pattern of violent crime in the city, which has seen a high number of homicides in certain neighborhoods, particularly those plagued by economic disadvantage, high residential mobility, and other social vulnerabilities. Renisha’s homicide took place in a community where violence was a pressing concern, with much of the violent crime linked to factors such as domestic ...Read More

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