This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
On October 12, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Fort Worth, Texas, when Atatiana Jefferson was fatally shot by a police officer at her mother's house.
According to reports, Jefferson's mother was in the hospital at the time of the incident, and her nephew was playing video games with her.
The officer, identified as Aaron Dean, allegedly conducted a welfare check at the residence, but he failed to identify himself as a police officer.
Neighbors witnessed Dean pointing his gun at Jefferson through a window and yelling, 'Put your hands up, show me your hands.'
Seconds later, shots were fired, and Jefferson was killed.
Dean was subsequently arrested and charged with murder, with a bond set at $200,000.
Lee Merritt, an attorney for Jefferson's family, expressed relief at Dean's arrest and called for a vigorous prosecution and appropriate sentencing.
Fort Worth police declined to comment on whether Dean was arrested by one of their officers or if he turned himself in.
The investigation is ongoing, and the community is still reeling from the tragic loss of life.
Atatiana Jefferson was a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, where she earned a degree in Biology.
Her death has sparked concerns about police brutality and the need for reform in the Fort Worth police department.
