BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) —Ma’Khia Bryant, a 16-year-old Black girl, was fatally shot by a Columbus officer after calling police for help, according to family.
Family says, Bryant called 911 Tuesday afternoon after a group of “older kids” threatened to assault her.
Police killed Ma’Khia just as the verdict was being announced in the trial for the killing of George Floyd.
The teen allegedly had a knife in her hand at the time of the shooting.
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Today With Dr. Kaye: 4-22-21- Hour 2