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Dec 21, 2018

Officer Involved In Death Of Terrence Sterling Is Under Investigation Again

Jordan Palmer was driving the police cruiser that chased down Terrence Sterling on the day of his death in 2016.

Jun 18, 2018

D.C. Officer Who Killed Unarmed Motorcyclist Loses Appeal, Will Be Fired

Brian Trainer shot and killed Terrence Sterling during a traffic pursuit in Northwest in 2016.

Sep 12, 2017

Protesters March On Anniversary Of Police-Involved Terrence Sterling Shooting

Protesters demanded on Monday that officials reopen the case against officer Brian Trainer that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C. closed in August.

Aug 10, 2017

Cop Who Fatally Shot Unarmed Motorcyclist Won’t Face Charges

MPD has called for Officer Brian Trainer’s resignation from the force.

Mar 10, 2017

Report: D.C. Police Pursued Terrence Sterling, Violating MPD Policy

Police originally said that Sterling intentionally drove his motorcycle into the passenger door of a police cruiser before he was fatally shot in September.

Nov 08, 2016

Heartened By News Of A Grand Jury Investigation, Terrence Sterling Supporters March On

Protesters have taken to the street every week since the shooting of the black motorcyclist by a D.C. police officer.

Nov 07, 2016

Report: Grand Jury Investigation Opened Into Death Of Terrence Sterling

He was fatally shot by MPD Officer Brian Trainer on September 11.

Sep 28, 2016

DCPS Suggests How Teachers Can Talk About Race And Police Violence With Students

A document titled “Preparing to Discuss Race and Police Violence in the Classroom” outlines 10 recommendations.

Sep 28, 2016

Medical Examiner Rules Terrence Sterling’s Death A Homicide

There is another protest to demand justice for Sterling slated for next Monday.

Sep 27, 2016

D.C. Releases Terrence Sterling Video, Identifies Officer Who Shot Him

Mayor Muriel Bowser says that releasing the information is in the best interest of the public.

 
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