NAMED Advocates

52, North Little Rock, AR Robert was known as a playful and happy jokester, he was also a disabled veteran. He was killed by police after exiting a city bus.…

Age 35, Houston, TX. Barefoot & in PJs, Dennis died from a single bullet. Dennis, who was schizophrenic, wandered into a garage looking for food. Dennis died holding a spoon…

31, New London, CT Lashano was a medical student originally from the Bahamas, a loving son, and also had sick cell disease and a mental health disability. He was killed…

26, San Francisco, CA Mario was a young man who enjoyed going to the waterfront with his mother, loved pizza, had a beautiful spirit, and also had a mental health…

Age 39, Albany, NY. Donald died of cardiac arrest after being shackled, struck, & tasered by officers as he walked home unarmed. Donald had a heart condition & schizophrenia. He…

Age 22, Chicago, IL. Eric was Deaf, an honor roll student at the Illinois School for the Deaf, an all-state wrestler, and attended Gallaudet University. He was beaten by police…

Age 17, Chicago, IL. Laquan was a high school student working in the Youth Advocate Program, was described by teachers as being ‘respectful and reserved’, excelled in classes such as…

Age 50, Phoenix, AZ. Michelle was a caring and loving daughter, had a mental health disability, and worked as a peer support specialist to help others with mental health disabilities.…

Age 37, Fairfax, VA. Natasha's last words were "You promised me you wouldn't kill me" She left a 7-yr old daughter behind. In a jail cell, with handcuffs, shackled legs…

Age 37, Cleveland, OH. Tanisha was a mother with bipolar disorder and heart disease who dreamed of being a broadcast journalist. She was killed by police outside of her Cleveland…