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June 17, 2021

Video Shows Honolulu Officers Failed to ID Themselves Before Killing Black Man Who Posed No Threat 
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In another case of police violence from Honolulu, the family and lawyers
of a Black South African man are demanding answers and justice for
Lindani Myeni, who was shot dead by police in April. Surveillance video
from a doorbell shows Myeni removed his shoes and entered a house
immediately behind a couple, but shortly thereafter exited and
apologized multiple times. The woman who entered the home ahead of Myeni
called 911 to report a burglary. When police arrived on the scene, they
did not announce themselves before confronting and eventually shooting
Myeni dead. Lawyers for Myeni's family say he confused the home with a
neighboring house, which acts as a place of worship and is open to the
public. Myeni's wife has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, accusing the
police of racial discrimination.


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