Coverage dated February 12, 2025

New Mexico jury convicts police officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station

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A police officer has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black man during a 2022 confrontation at a New Mexico gas station. Tuesday's verdict in the jury trial of Las Cruces police Officer Brad Lunsford is the latest outcome in cases that prosecutors link to system…

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  1. KOB 4

    New Mexico jury convicts police officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station (opens KOB 4)

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    A police officer has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black man during a 2022 confrontation at a New Mexico gas station. Tuesday's verdict in the jury trial of Las Cruces police Officer Brad Lunsford is the latest outcome in cases that prosecutors link to system…

  2. NBC News

    New Mexico jury convicts ex-officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station (opens NBC News)

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    A former police officer was found guilty Wednesday of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Presley Eze during a 2022 confrontation at a New Mexico gas station.

  3. Delaware Public Media

    New Mexico jury convicts former officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Las Cruces police Officer Brad Lunsford's verdict is the latest outcome in cases that prosecutors have linked to systematic brutality against Black people by members of law enforcement.

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