Homicide Ruled in Police Restraint Death

On October 18, 2021, Reiner Sommer, a 50-year-old man, died from “toxic effects in the setting of police restraint.” The Clark County coroner’s office ruled his death a homicide. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) was called to assist when Sommer, who was experiencing a medical episode, became combative inside a Walgreens bathroom. Body… Continue reading Homicide Ruled in Police Restraint Death

Former Officer Loses Her Son To No-Knock Warrants

On January 10, 2022, Isaiah Williams was the victim of a predawn raid on the apartment off South Nelis Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada; Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department dispatched a no-knock warrant for a murder committed days prior by the supposed suspect who supposedly lived in this apartment. With a faint voice and a light… Continue reading Former Officer Loses Her Son To No-Knock Warrants

Organized and Ready: Fifth Sun Project

Five years ago, much of the indigenous and black youth felt the call to action by seeing mother earth die within their communities, while an increase of corruption and an inequitable world thrived. Such things happening around the world inspired a group of women of color to organize in Southern Paiute Territory aka, “Las Vegas,… Continue reading Organized and Ready: Fifth Sun Project

A Gentle Giant, The Story of Sidney McKnight.

Op-Ed: On January 8th, 2020, on the 5600 block of Indian Springs Avenue, near Ann Rod and Clayton Street: Sidney De’Trae McKnight was found dead; on the floor by people within the neighborhood who called 911 to report a man passed out on the floor. McKnight’s death was ruled a homicide by; NLVPD detectives on;… Continue reading A Gentle Giant, The Story of Sidney McKnight.