"It's incumbent on us now. The video showed Soon shooting Harlins in the back of the head as Harlins was attempting to leave the store. fine enraged much of L.A.'s black community. Man always does." The LA-based florist, who appears in the Netflix documentary, says the pair were almost like twin sisters. On August 24, 2003, a 24-year-old man named Deandre Brunston was shot and killed by police in Compton, California. It was a verdict that led to city-wide rioting and the deaths of 63 people in 1992. "This is something that's long overdue and I think could be somewhat of a healing to the community," Harlins' uncle, David Bryant, added. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. "The people in [this] neighborhood . Three LAPD officers were later acquitted of using excessive force during Kings arrest. My mother had to go and identify her body. It also became a rallying cry for equality and justice after the death of George Floyd in May, which was followed by worldwide protests. But was that reaction understandable? Harlins then struck Soon with her fist twice, the blows knocked Soon to the floor. In memorial [ edit] Prof Brenda Stevenson, who wrote The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins, says the teenager was the female Rodney King, and her death was just as significant for the US civil unrest that followed. On March 16, 1991, a 15-year-old girl named Latasha Harlins was shot and killed at Empire Liquor in South Central, Los Angeles. Video tape footage inside the store showed Soon grabbing Harlins by her sweater and snatching her backpack. BUY THE MOVIE:. Because we live in a patriarchal society we will always focus on the actions and victimisation of males. The icing on the cake in this case is that the police charged Breonnas boyfriend with assault and attempted murder. Surveillance video captured the shooting. The incident happened only two weeks after the videotaped arrest and beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers. "It's getting progressively worse," said David Bryant, Latasha Harlins' uncle. The leader of the CWP was a man named Paul Bermanzohn and he was quoted saying that the KKK is one of the most treacherous scum elements produced by the dying system of capitalism. Bermanzohn challenged the clan to attend a rally that was going to be held in Greensboro on November 3, 1979. After a brief scuffle, Harlins left the orange juice on the counter It is a violent clip that shows Martin being shot multiple times. We can remove the first show in the list to add this one. The decision caused outrage in Los Angeles and a large number of Korean-owned businesses were attacked. Netflix has gone on to produce a movie titled, "a love song for Latasha Harlins". How does one explain the recent death of Breonna Taylor? Videos can also be watched before, during intermission, or after the performances. However, the suspect was able to shoot and kill both men. Since the creation of video, thousands of people have been murdered on camera. During the riots Empire liquor was looted and burned down, it never reopened. NO JUSTICE NO PEACE: THE STORY OF LATASHA HARLINS, VIDEO #1: Latasha Harlins Shooting The eyewitnesses claim Du called Harlins a bitch and accused her of trying to steal the orange juice. He was tracked to a house and police attempted to make an arrest, but the suspect started to act erratically and told officers he had a gun. It is unclear who fired the first shot, but after the KKK arrived at the rally, a fight broke out. Initially, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) accepted responsibility for the killing. EN RU CN DE ES. Minutes after Neda was shot, members of the crowd pulled a man named Abbas Kargar Javid from a motorcycle and blamed him for her death. Welch immediately watched the dashboard cam video, which helped police identify the three suspects and arrest them. Prof Stevenson says: Even now, people will say the Rodney King Riots but then when we talk along with them, theyll admit Latasha Harlins, of course. The police concluded after talking to the eyewitnesses and looking at the store video that Latasha was intending on paying for the orange juice and not stealing it. In 1991, Soon Ja Du, a Korean store owner, received a light sentence in the shooting death of Latasha Harlins, a 15-year-old African-American. The murder of Neda Agha-Soltan was captured on video by three separate people and broadcast around the world. There is a narrative of criminalising the victim, she says. Surveillance video captured the shooting. Nedas family was harassed and her gravestone was desecrated. He also told officers that he was wanted for murder, which wasnt true. On March 16, 1991, 15-year-old Latasha Harlins was shot and killed by a liquor store owner who accused her of stealing. 3 Kansas City officers shot while executing search warrant, chief says, At least 36 dead, 66 injured after trains collide in Greece: officials, Video shows group of sharks in feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast. This is the story of the first "viral" video of police brutality against a Black man. By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. On March 16, 1991, 15-year-old Latasha Harlins was shot and killed by a liquor store owner who accused her of stealing. Turn volume down on phone. "And the case shows that its not just the police who are part of the damaged criminal justice system. In 2000, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. At this point, Dinkheller can be heard saying Im in fear for my life.. She could have faced a sentence of up to 16 years in state prison, but instead the trial judge sentenced her to probation, community service and a fine. The judge's sentence was very light and many interpret the violence against Korean Americans during the riot that following the Rodney King trial as a reaction to the Harlins case, which was on trial one year before the King case. I was absolutely shattered. The savage beating of Rodney King at the hands of police changed race relations in America forever. Soon Ja Du now lives in the San Fernando Valley. Subscribe to the Great Performances newsletter to keep up with the latest full episodes to stream, exclusive content, and more! However, they have since issued a retraction and blamed the murder on Palestine. Brannan rushed toward Dinkheller in an aggressive manner and the 22-year-old cop pulled his gun out and told the man to get back. The shooting and light punishment further inflamed tensions between the Asian-American and African-American communities, and some analysts have said it was one of the contributing factors to the 1992 riots. The fatal bullet was fired directly after Brannan can be seen reaching toward his stomach in response to being shot by Dinkheller. Dinkheller was able to survive the first attack, but was shot multiple times. On January 12, 1998, a police officer from Dudley, Georgia, named Kyle Dinkheller was shot and killed by Andrew Brannan after a routine traffic stop. SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Twenty-five years ago, a young African-American girl was shot in a confrontation with a Korean store owner in South Los Angeles, an event that inflamed racial tensions in the community and may have helped fuel the 1992 riots. After entering the store, Latasha got a bottle of orange juice from the shelf and placed it in her backpack. The movie shows the link between . On the afternoon of March 16, 1991, the 15-year-old Harlins "But this is an opportunity to talk about women and also how women are complicit in this system of legal injustice. WHATS ON TONIGHT Dinkheller told Brannan to put his hands up, but the suspect refused and began to act erratically. Something went wrong, please try again later. In memory of Latasha, a playground in Los Angeles was named after her. Soon claimed to have asked Harlins was she intending on paying for the orange juice. The protest was named death to the clan and was meant to bring attention to the crimes of the organization. The documentary's director called it healing for Black women and the community. Rest in Peace Latasha, the memory of your death and recent deaths of innocent African Americans, reminds America that we have a lot of work to do to erase stereotypes and fix race relations. She lunged at Latasha and grabbed her backpack. After entering the store, Latasha got a bottle of orange juice from the shelf and placed it in her backpack. Du was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, but her suspended Jamal al-Durrah was injured in the attack, but survived. Now 30 years later, a mural honoring the South-Central L.A. teenager's life has surfaced at the Algin Sutton Recreation Center in Los Angeles. We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. The group was playing in front of a crowd of over 200 people when Gale approached the stage, pulled out a 9-mm Beretta 92FS, and shot Dimebag three times in the head, killing him. The gunshot struck Harlins in the back of the head, killing her instantly. In 1991, Soon Ja Du, a Korean store owner, received a light sentence in the shooting death of Latasha Harlins, a 15-year-old African-American. Earlier this year, a mural dedicated to Latasha Harlins was revealed at the Sutton Recreation Center in South LA, on what would have been her 45th birthday. After her niece was killed, Denise went on to form the Latasha Harlins Justice Committee which lobbied public officials, staged protests and marched in parades. The videos are always shocking and give people a true sense of how dangerous guns are. The event occurred after Lunsford pulled over three men that were attempting to smuggle 31 lbs of marijuana from Texas to Chicago. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. And a Netflix documentary, "A Love Song for Latasha" that looks at the life of the young girl, was just nominated for an Academy Award. I think that it was., In an interview with American media after Dus sentence, Denise said: I screamed, fell to my knees and cried. The video showed the 15-year-old girl first struggling with Soon Ja Du, the owner of Empire Liquor Market and Deli on South Figueroa Street, then walking away, and finally falling down, having. After the suspect reloaded his weapon, the officer was shot to death. Harlins then turned her back to Du and attempted to leave the store when Soon Ja Du pulled out a gun and shot her in the back of the head, killing Latasha Harlins instantly. Villarreal opened the trunk and Lunsford noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the car. The acquittal of four white police officers in the beating of Black motorist Rodney King a year later turned the city into a ball of fire and destruction. The incident happened only two weeks after the videotaped arrest and beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers. 719K views 3 years ago Kings - The Death of Latasha Harlins: A dramatic realization of the murder of an innocent black teenager by a convenience store owner. Track SoCal rain with LIVE Megadoppler 7000 HD. EXCLUSIVE: Latasha Harlins was killed by a Korean shop owner in 1991, just two weeks after the savage beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers. The trial focused on the negligent training and supervision of the officers and didnt put blame on a specific deputy. They lived together and were only a few months apart in age. Latasha Harlins was fatally shot in the head. The name Neda means voice in modern Persian, so Neda Agha-Soltan has been referred to as the voice of Iran. After the video of her death was shown on CNN, it quickly went viral. The video showed Soon shooting Harlins in the back of the head as Harlins was attempting to leave the store. When all was said and done, Soon Ja Du was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, but the judge in the case ordered a sentence of only five years probation, 400 hours of community service, and a $500 fine. Thirty years ago, the 15-year-old Black girl from South Central walked into Empire Liquor Market and Deli, grabbed a $1.79 bottle of orange juice and put it in her backpack. Whats the difference between Latasha and Ahmauds deaths? At the protest, news cameras were present, but the police were not, which was abnormal for a rally by the CWP. Du didn't see the Proudly created with Wix.com. In the wake of the tragedy, it was revealed that Nathan Gale was schizophrenic and had stopped taking his medication. Du was tried and convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Harlins' death and sentenced to time served, five years of probation, 400 hours of community service, a $500 restitution, and funeral expenses. ", 3 Kansas City officers shot while executing search warrant, chief says, At least 36 dead, 66 injured after trains collide in Greece: officials, Video shows group of sharks in feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast. The facts are contested by both communities. The shop's name was Empire Liquor, on the . During the event, Brannan was pulled over for speeding at 100 mph. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A somber anniversary was marked Tuesday for family, friends, and an entire community still heartbroken over the wrongful shooting of a young, Black girl. Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Jody and John Arnhold, the Abra Prentice Foundation, The Starr Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Seton J. Melvin, the Estate of Worthington Mayo-Smith, the Jack Lawrence Charitable Remainder Trust Worchell Lawrence, and Ellen and James S. Marcus. Drum technician John Kat Brooks attempted to subdue Gale, but was shot three times and taken hostage by the killer. For 40 seconds, Kyle Dinkheller can be heard telling Andrew Brannan to drop the weapon, but the suspect doesnt obey. 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