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Nov 02, 2020

Karon Hylton-Brown’s Loved Ones Remember His Exuberant Spirit And Dreams For Fatherhood

Community members in Brightwood Park also allege a pattern of police harassing young Black boys in the neighborhood.

Nov 01, 2020

Karon Hylton-Brown’s Father Among Nine Arrested At Saturday Protests

Nine people were arrested on the fifth night of protests over the death of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown.

Oct 30, 2020

‘I Want Justice’: Karon Hylton-Brown’s Mother, Protesters Demand D.C. Police Accountability

Karen Hylton, Karon’s mother, stood outside the Fourth District station again Friday night asking to talk to police in hopes of getting some answers about her son’s death.

Oct 30, 2020

Tensions Rise Between D.C. Councilmember And Police Union Over Karon Hylton-Brown Protests

The police union and Charles Allen exchanged tweets Thursday night over the way protests have been handled following Karon Hylton-Brown’s death.

Oct 29, 2020

D.C. Police Release Body Camera Footage Following Karon Hylton-Brown Death

Hylton died Monday, three days after a moped crash following a police pursuit in Brightwood Park.

Oct 28, 2020

Karon Hylton-Brown Vigil Turns Into Second Night Of Protests Outside Fourth District Police Station

Demonstrators held a vigil for Hylton at the spot where he died last week before marching to the Fourth District police station.

Oct 27, 2020

Family, Friends Of Karon Hylton-Brown Demand Police Accountability In Protest After His Death

Family and friends dispute MPD’s version of events in a traffic stop that ended in the death of a 20-year-old Black man.

 
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