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Killing of Ricky Cobb II

Ricky Cobb II was killed on July 31, 2023 after being pulled over on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis for a traffic violation.[1][2][3] During the traffic stop, a trooper found that Cobb was wanted in Ramsey County for violating a protection order.[1][3][4] Ramsey County officials requested the troopers arrest Cobb.[4] Two troopers approached the doors of Cobb's vehicle.[4] While the trooper on the driver's side informed Cobb he was being arrested, the other trooper unlocked and opened the passenger side door.[4] Cobb put the car into drive and released the brake and the car moved forward.[4] The passenger-side trooper reached for his gun and Cobb stopped the car.[4] While ordering Cobb to get out of the car the officer on the passenger side, shot twice, killing Cobb.[4] The car kept moving and traveled a short distance before crashing into a median barrier.[4] Cobb was later pronounced dead at the scene.[4] A trooper was later charged with unintentional murder as well as manslaughter as a result of the shooting.[5]

Killing of Ricky Cobb II
DateJuly 31, 2023
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States

References edit

  1. ^ a b Harlow, Tim; Sawyer, Liz; Walsh, Paul; Krauss, Louis (July 31, 2023). "Man, 33, shot dead by State Patrol on I-94 in north Minneapolis". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, MN: Star Tribune Media Company LLC. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "Minnesota trooper fatally shoots Black driver fleeing traffic stop on freeway". AP News (apnews.com). The Associated Press. AP. July 31, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Ballentine, Summer (August 3, 2023). "Investigators name the trooper who fatally shot a Black Minnesota man during a traffic stop". AP News. The Associated Press. AP. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Vancleave, Mark (January 29, 2024). "Minnesota trooper accused of fatally shooting motorist Ricky Cobb II makes first court appearance". AP News (apnews.com). The Associated Press. AP. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Karnowski, Steve; Ahmed, Trisha (January 24, 2024). "Minnesota trooper is charged with murder in shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop". AP News (apnews.com). The Associated Press. AP. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
 

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