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Washington Post Lyles Station, Ind. is a 200 year old farming community that was settled by free African Americans before the Civil War. Stanley Madison grew up in Lyles Station and has dedicated his life to preserving the story of his ancestors. Read more: http://w Read more ... apo.st/2szp8zT
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Slate.com Police could make a dangerous situation worse.
Should You Call the Cops on Someone Who’s Suicidal?
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Early last week, Charleena Lyles was killed by police after she called them to report a burglary. Lyles had mental health issues that were known by the ...
105 months ago
NBC News "We're still trying to wrap our heads around why she was murdered," said Tiffany Rogers, the younger sister of Charleena Lyles, who was killed by cops at her home on Sunday.
Family of Seattle mom killed by cops she called wants answers
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Lyles, 30, was three-months pregnant and already a mother of four, family members said.
105 months ago
Business Insider "...this is a tragedy all around. The community is distraught. The family is distraught. The officers are distraught."
Seattle released audio of the fatal police shooting of Charleena Lyles — here's what we know
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Lyles' family has decried the shooting and questioned why the officers had not used non-lethal force to disarm her.
105 months ago
HuffPost UK Her name was Charleena Lyles.
Family Demands Answers After Police Shoot And Kill Pregnant Mother
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Charleena Lyles asked police to investigate a burglary. She ended up dead.
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The New York Times "Tase her," the officer told his partner, but neither officer had a Taser. Seconds later, they shot Charleena Lyles.
Fatal Police Shooting of Seattle Woman Raises Mental Health Questions
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Officers killed Charleena Lyles, a 30-year-old with a history of mental illness who was clutching a knife, the authorities said. Her family said there was no reason to shoot.
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NPR On Monday, Seattle officials released dash cam audio of a Sunday morning police shooting that left Charleena Lyles, a pregnant mother of three, dead. The two Seattle police officers had been called to Lyles' apartment so she could report a burglary.
Seattle Shooting Raises Questions About Officers' De-Escalation Efforts
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Two Seattle police officers shot and killed Charleena Lyles on Sunday. Her family is accusing the officers of not doing enough to de-escalate an encounter with a person known to have mental problems.
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Los Angeles Times Charleena Lyles was pregnant, her children nearby, when she was shot and killed by Seattle police on Sunday.
Her name should ricochet off the hearts and consciences of each person in this country.
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Sandra Bland, Philando Castile and now Charleena Lyles. Scream their names for all to hear
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This is where we live. This is what happens here.
105 months ago
Mic A black, pregnant mother of three called police to report an attempted burglary at her apartment. When the officers arrived, they fatally shot her.
Charleena Lyles was shot dead by Seattle police, after dialing 911 for help
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Police said the officers who responded to Lyles' call for help were told that she was a "hazard" before they arrived.
105 months ago
Washington Post Sports Two local runners won national championships on Sunday.
Josephus Lyles, Noah Lyles of T.C. Williams win titles at New Balance Nationals Outdoor
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The brothers won national championships in the 400 meters and 200 meters, respectively, completing an impressive sweep after Noah Lyles won the 100 title Saturday.
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