Family says Rayshard Brooks was celebrating daughter's birthday before his death
Rayshard Brooks, the man who was shot and killed by police at a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta Friday, was a father of four, Brooks' family lawyers said.
Rayshard Brooks, the man who was shot and killed by police at a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta Friday, was a father of four, Brooks' family lawyers said.
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns after officers kill man outside fast food restaurant
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night.
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night.
Woman who witnessed Atlanta police body slam goes public
Even though she sensed trouble, Heather Upham said she still couldn't believe what was happening as she shot the video of an Atlanta Police officer body-slamming Amber Jackson to the ground outside Lenox Square Mall the night of Friday, May 29.
Even though she sensed trouble, Heather Upham said she still couldn't believe what was happening as she shot the video of an Atlanta Police officer body-slamming Amber Jackson to the ground outside Lenox Square Mall the night of Friday, May 29.
APD: 2 more officers fired for arrest of college students pulled from car
The Atlanta Police Department has fired Sergeant Lonnie Hood and Officer Armon Jones for their involvement in the arrest of two college students during protests.
The Atlanta Police Department has fired Sergeant Lonnie Hood and Officer Armon Jones for their involvement in the arrest of two college students during protests.
Atlanta City Council discusses reallocation of funds to 'people programs'
All across the nation as well as in Georgia, there are calls to take public dollars away from police and law enforcement agencies and reallocate those funds to so-called "people programs".
All across the nation as well as in Georgia, there are calls to take public dollars away from police and law enforcement agencies and reallocate those funds to so-called "people programs".
Midtown rape suspect turns himself into authorities
A man accused of raping a woman as she was leaving her Midtown apartment is now behind bars.
A man accused of raping a woman as she was leaving her Midtown apartment is now behind bars.
2 former Atlanta police officers file lawsuit asking for their jobs back
Two former Atlanta police officers are seeking all legal avenues to get their jobs back, according to their attorney.
Two former Atlanta police officers are seeking all legal avenues to get their jobs back, according to their attorney.
Sister remembers brother, veteran killed in Southwest Atlanta home
Jean Safford said her brother served in the Air Force and Navy.
Jean Safford said her brother served in the Air Force and Navy.
Atlanta officer struck by ATV during protest 'in good spirits' while recovering in ICU
It has been nearly a week since Atlanta police officer Maximillian Brewer was struck by an ATV as he stood blocking an intersection during a protest in downtown Atlanta. Friday, the city of Atlanta released a photo taken of the officer in good spirits as he continues to recover in the ICU at Grady Memorial Hospital.
It has been nearly a week since Atlanta police officer Maximillian Brewer was struck by an ATV as he stood blocking an intersection during a protest in downtown Atlanta. Friday, the city of Atlanta released a photo taken of the officer in good spirits as he continues to recover in the ICU at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Atlanta Police Chief: "Zero-tolerance policy" for second night of planned demonstrations
Atlanta police said the department "will not tolerate the looting and damage to property that occurred on Friday night and Saturday morning".
Atlanta police said the department "will not tolerate the looting and damage to property that occurred on Friday night and Saturday morning".
Georgia law enforcement leaders condemn handling of George Floyd arrest
The handling of Floyd's arrest, for reportedly attempting to pass off counterfeit money, has set off a nationwide avalanche of emotion. Even thousands of miles away, in Georgia, law enforcement leaders spoke out in the wake of Floyd's death -- many condemning the four Minneapolis police officers, who have since been fired.
The handling of Floyd's arrest, for reportedly attempting to pass off counterfeit money, has set off a nationwide avalanche of emotion. Even thousands of miles away, in Georgia, law enforcement leaders spoke out in the wake of Floyd's death -- many condemning the four Minneapolis police officers, who have since been fired.
APD chief on death of George Floyd: 'We fully expect for the officers to serve prison time, they earned it'
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields posted a strongly-worded video to the department's Facebook page about the death of George Floyd on Monday while in the custody of a now-former Minneapolis police officer.
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields posted a strongly-worded video to the department's Facebook page about the death of George Floyd on Monday while in the custody of a now-former Minneapolis police officer.
Atlanta police to get new powers to help crackdown on street racing
The Atlanta City Council is set to give police officers an extra tool to clamp down on street racing.
The Atlanta City Council is set to give police officers an extra tool to clamp down on street racing.
Atlanta police officer charged with family violence, animal cruelty
An Atlanta police officer has been placed on leave after being arrested and charged with violence toward his girlfriend.
An Atlanta police officer has been placed on leave after being arrested and charged with violence toward his girlfriend.
Police: Missing Atlanta teenager found safe
Atlanta police ended their search for a missing 19-year-old Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta police ended their search for a missing 19-year-old Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta police investigate fatal shooting
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Saturday evening in southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Saturday evening in southwest Atlanta.
Police: Man shot in the stomach
Atlanta police are investigating after a male was shot in the stomach Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta police are investigating after a male was shot in the stomach Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta's top cop says street racing and car stunts are happening at an all-time high
Atlanta's top cop says incidents of street racing and car stunts are at an all-time high.
Atlanta's top cop says incidents of street racing and car stunts are at an all-time high.
Atlanta police officer uses hazard pay bonus to help students
Rather than spend his hazard pay bonus on himself, Atlanta police officer Keith Backmon decided to share it with four families by donating an Amazon Fire tablet to five kids so they will be able to complete their school assignments.
Rather than spend his hazard pay bonus on himself, Atlanta police officer Keith Backmon decided to share it with four families by donating an Amazon Fire tablet to five kids so they will be able to complete their school assignments.
EXCLUSIVE: FOX 5 I-Team investigation leads to temporary suspension of Atlanta police recruit training
Atlanta Police continued recruit training despite urging to shut down academy by top state officials.
Atlanta Police continued recruit training despite urging to shut down academy by top state officials.