Minnesota Trooper Kills Black Father Ricky Cobb II During Traffic Stop

In Minnesota, family members of 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II are demanding justice after his killing by a state trooper during a traffic stop in Minneapolis Monday. Three troopers pulled over Cobb for allegedly having his taillights off. They refused to tell him why he should exit his vehicle, which he declined to do. As they tried to force him to exit, the car took off, and one officer fired a fatal shot into the vehicle. The troopers — Ryan Londregan, Brett Seide and Garrett Erickson — have been placed on administrative leave. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he assured Cobb’s family a thorough investigation would be undertaken. Cobb was a father of five.