Demontry Floytra Boyd

How they died

Deadly force

Officer Paul Bruning, 48, pulled Demontry Boyd over on suspicion of driving recklessly. After stepping out of his other, Boyd allegedly reached for "a large bulky item in his waistband." Police did not say whether Boyd was armed. Boyd ignored commands to stop reaching for the item which was later reported to be a homemade knife. Bruning reportedly used his Taser, but Boyd got back on his feet after falling and continued to struggle with him. Bruning shot and killed him.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Demontry Floytra Boyd, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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