Former Florida Police Officer Convicted In Shooting Death Of Black Man

By Greg Allen
Published March 7, 2019 at 2:53 PM MST
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A jury convicted a former Florida police officer in the shooting death of a black man. It's the first time in 30 years that an on-duty officer in Florida has been charged or convicted in a shooting.

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As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent.
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