Ethiopian Israelis

Off-duty police officer who shot Ethiopian-Israeli teen dead charged with negligent homicide

The killing sparked nationwide demonstrations, some violent, by the Ethiopian-Israeli community protesting police discrimination and racism.

By Marcy Oster February 4, 2020 9:50 am

The unnamed officer will be tried for negligent homicide rather than manslaughter, the charge sought by Solomon Tekah’s family.

November 19, 2019 2:20 pm

An Israeli newspaper reported hours before her arrival that the officer who shot her brother will likely be indicted for negligent homicide.

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