Philandro Castile

Philandro Castile was a 32-year-old black man shot at close range while driving with his four year-old daughter and girlfriend, Diamond Raynolds. 
He was pulled over by Jeronimo Yanez, and the reason why is unspecified. Yanez asked for Castile's license and registration. Castile informed the officer that he had a gun, and he was licenced to carry it. He then starts to reach his license, while Yanez tells him mutiple times not to reach for the gun. He answers that he isn't calmly, every time. But Yanez still shoots him seven times at close range, but only five hits Castile. He died 20 minutes after being shot at the hospital.
Raynolds then posted a livestream video on Facebook, which helped the incident get more attention. 
Yanez was charged of 2nd degree manslaughter but acquitted of all charges on June 16th, 2017, but fired from the St-Anthony Police.
To this day, Jeronimo walks free and justice still haven't been served. 



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