Some deaths spark endless outrage. Others quietly disappear when they do not fit the script.



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Justine Damond (née Ruszczyk), a 40-year-old Australian-American yoga teacher, was fatally shot on July 15, 2017, in Minneapolis, MN. She called 911 twice reporting a possible assault in an alley behind her home. Officers Mohamed Noor and Matthew Harrity responded. Damond approached their squad car; Noor fired once through the window, hitting her in the abdomen. She died at the scene despite CPR.

Noor claimed self-defense, citing fear of ambush. He was convicted in 2019 of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, sentenced to 12.5 years. The murder conviction was overturned in 2021; he was resentenced to 4.75 years for manslaughter and released in 2022.

No body cameras recorded the incident. Her family received a $20M settlement from the city. Public reactions included vigils, calls for police reform, and criticism from Australian officials. Diverse views noted inconsistencies in police accountability compared to other cases.

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