Jan 11, 2026
is hands up don't shoot accurate
The shorthand claim that Michael Brown raised his hands and said “don’t shoot” — the origin of the “Hands up, don’t shoot” slogan — was not corroborated by the federal investigation and was labeled a ...
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The “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” narrative surrounding Michael Brown's death and its role in protests against police violence and racial injustice