What It’s Like to Survive Being Shot by the Police
In a new short documentary, Leon Ford reflects on the trauma he experienced.
Video by Jackson Tisi
In November 2012, Leon Ford was pulled over by two Pittsburgh police officers. It was a routine traffic stop—at least, it was supposed to be,, who is black, for a wanted gang member. Ford was able to with a license, insurance, and registration papers. Nonetheless, one of the officers and attempted to forcibly remove him from it. Ford was unarmed and terrified. He resisted. One of the officers shot him five times.
