The Alchemy of Race and Rights

Who was Eleanor Bumpurs and what happened to her in 1984?

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In 1984, Eleanor Bumpurs was a mentally ill African American woman who was shot by armed policeman in her home. The officer who shot and killed her said she brandished a knife. After shooting her hand off, the officer proceeded to kill her anyway, even though she was incapable of causing harm.