Nothing in His Hands: Video Shows Scuffle, then Shooting of Black Man by White Cop (Video)

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Nothing in His Hands: Video Shows Scuffle, then Shooting of Black Man by White Cop
This report contains graphic video of the shooting of Alton Sterling by a Baton Rouge police officer. His partner reportedly pulled a gun from the 37-year-old's pants pocket. 
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          Jul 07, 2016
          
        
Dawn Ennis
The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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Nothing in His Hands: Video Shows Scuffle, then Shooting of Black Man by White Cop

This report contains graphic video of the shooting of Alton Sterling by a Baton Rouge police officer. His partner reportedly pulled a gun from the 37-year-old's pants pocket.

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