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February 27, 2014

No Charges for Police in Michigan Who Shot Homeless Man Accused of Stealing Coffee 
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Police officers in Michigan who killed an African-American homeless man
accused of stealing a cup of coffee will not face charges. On July 1,
2012, Saginaw police fired 47 shots at Milton Hall, striking him 11
times. Hall had a history of mental illness and reportedly tried to
defend himself with a pocket knife, at one point even calling 911 to
plead for help as officers surrounded him. On Tuesday, federal officials
said there was not enough evidence of willful misconduct to prosecute
the officers, who also previously avoided state charges. Milton Hall's
mother has filed suit against the city of Saginaw, calling her son's
death "execution by firing squad."

 

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