Fatal Misjudgment: Unarmed Man Shot by Michigan Deputies During Traffic Stop; Body Cam Footage Exposes Tragic Error
Pontiac, MI – A Michigan sheriff’s department has released body and dashcam footage depicting the fatal shooting of Tony Cox, an unarmed 33-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop over an alleged minor infraction and a misidentified involvement in a prior incident. The released videos have ignited significant public outcry and have prompted discussions on police practices, particularly concerning racial profiling. Cox was pulled over by Oakland County deputies after supposedly running a stop sign. …