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The Latest: Shooting Of Stephon Clark

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This March 18, 2018 photo, courtesy of the family, shows Stephon Clark at 5:20 p.m. in the afternoon before he died in a hail of police gunfire in the backyard of his grandmother Sequita Thompson's home in Sacramento, Calif.

Family courtesy photo via AP

On Sunday, March 18, 2018, Stephon Clark was shot and killed by two Sacramento police officers. On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, Sacramento Police released body camera and helicopter video of the shooting. Following that, protesters filled the streets of Sacramento, demanding charges against the two officers and changes to police procedures.

Here’s are some of the major developments since:

We'll be continuing to cover this story as it develops. Check back here for the latest updates, conversations and analysis.
 

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Race and Equity

Stephon Clark's family is still seeking justice four years later

March 17, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

The Clark family will host a march at the California state Capitol Friday to mark four years since Sacramento police shot and killed Stephon Clark in the backyard of his grandmother's home.

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Interview: On Derek Chauvin Verdict, Stevante Clark Says 'There's A Difference Between Justice And Accountability'

April 20, 2021 | Scott Rodd

The brother of Stephon Clark says that the guilty verdict against the former Minneapolis police officer who murdered Geroge Floyd is an initial step, but that there’s more work to be done.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Second Anniversary Of Stephon Clark Shooting

March 18, 2020

Two years ago Stephon Clark was killed by police in his grandmother’s backyard in the South Sacramento neighborhood of Meadowview. We check in with Stephon’s brother.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Sacramento Police Chief Discusses Results Of Investigations In Stephon Clark Case

September 30, 2019

Results of the Sacramento Police Department and federal investigations have lead to no charges against the officers who shot Stephon Clark. Police Chief Daniel Hahn joins Insight to discuss the investigations and changes in departmental policies

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No Federal Charges In Stephon Clark Shooting, Officers To Return To Active Duty

September 26, 2019 | Bob Moffitt | Emily Zentner | Nick Miller

The Sacramento Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice will not be taking any action against the officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark in March 2018. The officers will return to full and active duty.

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Health Care

As Stevante Clark Graduates Mental Health Court, California Looks To Grow This Alternative To Incarceration

September 9, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

California is expanding this type of probation for mentally ill offenders, which focuses on treatment instead of jail time. One of the Sacramento program’s newest graduates is Stevante Clark, brother of Stephon Clark, who was killed by police.

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Sacramento Will Pay Stephon Clark’s Children $2.4 Million In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settlement

September 5, 2019 | Nick Miller

A declaration by one of the Clark family’s attorneys filed Wednesday indicates that a confidential settlement was agreed to in May and would give Clark’s two young children $893,000 each after attorney’s fees.

 

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Making Meadowview

Sacramento's Meadowview neighborhood came to prominence as the place where police shot and killed Stephon Clark. CapRadio spent a year listening and learning about this diverse and surprising place that exemplifies neighborhoods across the country.

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We Want To Hear Your Thoughts On Stephon Clark

As the community responds to official reports on the death of Stephon Clark, CapRadio will be listening. Here’s how you can keep up with our ongoing coverage and add your voice to the conversation.

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A Timeline Of Key Events In The Shooting Of Stephon Clark

On March 18, two Sacramento police officers fatally shot Stephon Clark. Since then, the entire community has been affected by his death. Look back at the key moments from the past month.

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Background: A Look Back At What's Happened Since The Shooting Of Stephon Clark

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s office and California Attorney General’s office have both decided not to bring charges against the police officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark. Here’s a look back on all that’s happened since his death.

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Listen Back: Announcement And Community Reaction To DA's Stephon Clark Report

The Sacramento County District Attorney has announced there will be no charges filed against the officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark. Tune for analysis and reaction from the community.

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