Brandon Washington

Death by Force

Brandon Tre'Nelle Washington, a 20-year-old from Houston, Texas, was killed on April 25, 2008. The incident that led to Washington's death occurred when he was suspected of shoplifting a candy bar at a convenience store on Lake June Road. Officer Martin Rivera, who responded to the call, fired four shots, hitting Washington in both the head and leg. Tragically, Washington was pronounced dead at the scene. The case drew significant attention as Rivera, despite having killed an unarmed individual, ...Read More