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Pressure Mounts To Investigate NYPD Killing Of Unarmed Black Teen, Ramarley Graham

Pressure Mounts To Investigate NYPD Killing Of Unarmed Black Teen
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A group of New York lawmakers have sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asking that the Department of Justice conduct an investigation into the fatal 2012 shooting of an unarmed black teen by New York City police officers.

“In the interest of seeking truth and justice, we are asking for an extensive and exhaustive investigation into the killing of Ramarley Graham," reads the letter, which the New York Daily News reports was sent to Holder's office last month by members of the state's Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus.


Franclot Graham speaks to his son, Ramarley Graham, in his casket before funeral services, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in the Bronx.
(Photo: John Minchillo, AP)

Eighteen-year-old Ramarley Graham was shot and killed by NYPD Officer Richard Haste inside Graham's grandmother's Bronx home on February 2, 2012. Haste chased Graham into the house without a warrant, and fatally shot the teenager inside the bathroom. Haste, whom a grand jury ultimately declined to indict for the shooting, claims he heard over a police radio that Graham had a gun.

Graham, who would have turned 21 on Saturday, was unarmed. All he had in his possession that day was a small bag of marijuana.

"We believe the investigation will uncover that the actions of Officer Haste violated the civil rights of Ramarley, his family and the other residents in the home,” the letter states, according to The Daily News. "It is imperative that the Department of Justice send a clear signal that the lives of black and brown minority men matter.”


Police officers and supporters clap as Officer Richard Haste exits the courthouse after posting bail in New York, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. (Photo: Seth Wenig, AP)

On Wednesday, Graham's family and members of the New York City Council held a press conference outside Manhattan Federal Court to call on the DOJ. "Ramarley should be here today, but instead I spent his 21st birthday at the cemetery," Graham's mother, Constance Malcolm, told reporters.

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in August that his office would review Ramarley's death for civil rights violations. According to the Daily News, that review is still ongoing.

The Department of Justice said last August it would review the case.

“It’s been two years now, and we’ve gotten no justice for Ramarley Graham and his family. If Ramarley and his family can’t get justice in a case like this one -- where he was unarmed and shot and killed in his own family’s home -- what hope is there for other black and Latino men in this city and across the nation?" New York City Council member Jumaane Williams told The Huffington Post in an email. "His life matters."

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Protest Over Ramarley Graham's Death
Supporters Of Police Shooting Victim Ramarley Graham(01 of40)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A woman cries during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: People hold up signs during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Children playing with toy guns walk past a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Protesters are seen during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Chinnor Campbell, the 6-year-old half-brother of Ramarley Graham, holds up a sign that reads 'I love you Ramarley, I am my brother's keeper, I miss you,' during a vigil for Graham outside the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Chinnor Campbell, the 6-year-old half-brother of Ramarley Graham, is seen during a vigil for Graham outside the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham, left, father of Ramarley Graham, speaks during a vigil for his son outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham, father of Ramarley Graham, is seen during a vigil for his son outside the house where his son was killed on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Jazzminn Mack (L), girlfriend of Ramarley Graham, cries while Franclot Graham, father of Ramarley Graham, speaks during a vigil for his son outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham, father of Ramarley Graham, is seen during a vigil for his son outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham, father of Ramarley Graham, speaks during a vigil for his son outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A woman holds a candle during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Jazzminn Mack (R), girlfriend of Ramarley Graham, holds a sign during a vigil for Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A woman chants during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Chinnor Campbell, the 6-year-old half-brother of Ramarley Graham, holds a sign that reads 'I love you Ramarley, I am my brother's keeper, I miss you,' during a vigil for Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A man holds a candle during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Chinnor Campbell, the 6-year-old half-brother of Ramarley Graham, holds a sign that reads 'I love you Ramarley, I am my brother's keeper, I miss you,' during a vigil for Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Leona Virgo, center, sister of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A woman holds a candle during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Jazzminn Mack, girlfriend of Ramarley Graham, holds a sign during a vigil for Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, right, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Police officers stand guard outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Police officers stand guard outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Flowers are seen sitting in a construction cone during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Anthea Jospeh hands out flyers to cars during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Fatimah Shakur, a member of the Black Panthers, participates in a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: People look at t-shirts being sold on a donation basis during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A man participates in a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Royce Russell, attorney of the Graham family, speaks to the the media during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, speaks to members of the media during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, wipes away tears while attempting speak to members of the media during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham participates in a vigil for his son, Ramarley Graham, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: People participate in a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: People participate in a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Leona Virgo, sister of Ramarley Graham, lays out t-shirts during a vigil on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. The t-shirts are being sold on a donation basis in support of Ramarley Graham, who was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, 18, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Leona Virgo, sister of Ramarley Graham, speaks to members of the media during a vigil for her brother, outside the house where her brother was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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