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A Timeline Of Key Events In The Shooting Of Stephon Clark

  •  Chris Hagan 
  •  Kacey Sycamore 
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

On March 18, two Sacramento police officers fatally shot Stephon Clark, a 22-year-old unarmed black man. Since then, the entire community has been affected by his death — seen by many as another tragic example in a nationwide conversation about racial bias in policing.

Here's a look back at the key moments in the aftermath, from the release of police body camera footage to demonstrators blocking thousands of fans from a Kings game and shutting down a freeway.

We'll continue to update this timeline over the coming months as the community continues to respond.

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  • Family courtesy photo via AP

    The Latest: Shooting Of Stephon Clark

    On Sunday, March 18, 2018, Stephon Clark was shot and killed by two Sacramento police officers in the backyard of his grandparents' house in South Sacramento. Check back here for the latest updates, conversations and analysis.

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    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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    Family, Neighborhood Residents Remember Stephon Clark As Rev. Al Sharpton Calls For Police Investigation Reforms

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    Neighborhood residents and Clark’s loved ones gathered to celebrate the 22-year-old’s life and legacy. Rev. Sharpton proposed a California law to require grand juries hear sworn testimony from police officers who use deadly force.
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    Insight Special Coverage: One Year After The Stephon Clark Shooting

    Monday, March 18, 2019
    CapRadio’s Nick Miller discusses memorial events for Stephon Clark one year after he was killed by Sacramento Police. KQED’s Pendarvis Harshaw reflects on Oakland 10 years after Oscar Grant III was killed by BART police.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    Mayor, City Council Request Investigation Of East Sacramento Stephon Clark Protest Arrests

    Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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  • Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo

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    Tuesday, March 5, 2019
    California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced his office will not file criminal charges against the two officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark last year.
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    What We’re Hearing From You: Community Reacts To Sacramento District Attorney’s Decision Not To Charge Officers In Stephon Clark’s Death

    Saturday, March 2, 2019
    We asked for your reactions to the DA’s decision not to charge the police officers who fatally shot Stephon Clark last March. From disgust to pride, here’s some of what we’ve heard so far.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    Watch: Sacramento County District Attorney Releases Decision On Whether To Charge Officers Who Shot Stephon Clark

    Saturday, March 2, 2019
    Sacramento County District Attorney Anne-Marie Schubert will announce at a press conference today the findings and whether or not she will file charges against the two officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark last March.
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    In The Neighborhood Where Stephon Clark Died, Mayor Unveils Plan To Spend $200 Million On Economic Inequality In Sacramento

    Tuesday, February 19, 2019
    During his annual State of the City speech on Tuesday, Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced a proposal that would spend $40 million annually in Measure U revenue over the next five years on often-neglected neighborhoods.
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    Thursday, October 25, 2018
    The Sacramento Police Department announced Thursday it completed its investigation into the shooting of Stephon Clark, who was killed by police March 18. The department says it has passed the results to the Sacramento County District Attorney.
  • Nadine Sebai / Capital Public Radio

    Rev. Al Sharpton, Family Of Stephon Clark Renew Call For 'Justice' Six Months After Clark’s Death

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    At a press conference in Sacramento on Wednesday, Rev. Al Sharpton called on state and local officials to expedite the investigation into the death of Stephon Clark, who was shot by two Sacramento police officers in March.
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    Sacramento Police Used ‘Excessive And Unreasonable Force’ In Fatal Shooting Of Stephon Clark, Family Says In Claim For $35 Million

    Thursday, September 6, 2018
    CapRadio obtained a claim by the family against the city, citing $35 million in damages after the city “unjustly shot and killed” Clark in March of this year.
  • Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo

    Sacramento Police Reconsider Foot Chases After Stephon Clark's Death

    Monday, August 13, 2018
    Monday Sacramento police will present a new policy to the Community Police Review Commission that discourages dangerous foot pursuits of suspected criminals. The commission will also vote on use-of-force prevention and department diversity ideas.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    Police Deadly Force Law Advances In California Legislature

    Wednesday, June 20, 2018
    A proposal to tighten the standards for when police can use deadly force has moved forward in the California state Senate.

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Chris Hagan

Managing Editor, Digital Content

Chris Hagan is the Managing Editor, Digital Content for CapRadio.  Read Full Bio 

 @chrishagan Email Chris Hagan

Kacey Sycamore

Former Interactive Producer

Kacey joined Capital Public Radio as an interactive producer in January 2018. Before CapRadio, she worked as the communications coordinator for North State Public Radio in Chico, CA. She studied journalism at California State University, Chico.  Read Full Bio 

 @kacey_gardner Email Kacey Sycamore

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