Sincere Pierce
Sincere Pierce, 18, was shot and killed by Orlando, Florida, deputies in November 2020.
Pierce was driving his girlfriend’s car. Deputies confused this car for a similar one that had been reported stolen. After shouting commands for the car, which was backing out of a driveway, allegedly toward a deputy, to stop, they began shooting. Pierce was fatally shot. State attorney announced his decision not to pursue criminal prosecution involving the use of deadly force by deputy.
In April 2021, Pierce’s family said their lawyer is preparing a federal lawsuit against the sheriff and a wrongful death lawsuit against the sheriff’s deputy, arguing that the officers did not have to shoot the 18-year-old who allegedly stole the car. The case is expected to go to trial in 2022.
MASS MEDIA ABOUT THE CASE:
“The officer could’ve simply stepped aside and did not have to shoot into this vehicle,” the family’s attorney said.
“This family, of course, is devastated that the state attorney in Florida, Phil Archer, will not do anything,” Attorney Natalie Jackson said.
CASE STATUS:
The initiative group has requested the clarification from US President Joseph Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland. The initiative group believes it is important to fight against police brutality and, if necessary, will provide legal and financial assistance to the family of the victim.