Public Fury as Officer Involved in Fatal No-Knock Raid on Sleeping Black Man Now Trains Others on Use of Force

The Minneapolis officer responsible for the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man, Amir Locke, during a no-knock raid, is now leading the department's use-of-force training—a move raising eyebrows regarding the city’s commitment to reform following George Floyd’s murder.In February 2022, Sgt. Mark Hanneman shot Locke within nine seconds of entering the apartment, where Locke, who was not a suspect, was peacefully sleeping. Despite holding a legally owned firearm, it was pointed downwards, and his finger was off the trigger, as revealed by body camera footage.Locke’s mother condemned the promotion as disrespectful, questioning why Hanneman, deemed an "outstanding" officer by Police Chief Brian O’Hara, is trusted to train others. Critics argue that this decision undermines efforts to restore community trust, especially after the devastating impact of Locke’s death. The Locke family is pursuing legal action against the city for alleged civil rights violations. (Family Photo/screengrab)