Boston Roxbury police killing of unarmed Black man Stephenson King
Key Questions
What is the Boston Roxbury police killing involving Stephenson King?
Officer O’Malley pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the killing of unarmed Black man Stephenson King. An update involves a 4/10 Linwood Sq shooting of a fleeing no-weapon mental health suspect. It ties to patterns of mental health officer-involved shootings.
What demands are being made regarding bodycam footage?
Pressley, council, family, and Crump demand release of bodycam footage. DA Hayden is withholding it pre-May 21 grand jury, with subpoena pushes and OPAT denied. Calls for release are intensifying, with bail hearing soon.
What is the current status and public response?
The case is developing with low protests. It connects to broader accountability issues, including a recent $850K Boston settlement with 2020 protesters beaten by police. Public and official pressure continues for transparency.
Officer O’Malley pleads not guilty to manslaughter (3/11 update 4/10 Linwood Sq shooting fleeing no-weapon MH suspect); Pressley/council/family/Crump demand bodycam (DA Hayden withhold pre-May 21 GJ, subpoena push, OPAT denied); calls intensifying for release; bail soon; low protests. Ties to MH OIS patterns.