Delshawn Crawford, 40, was shot and killed by Minneapolis police in the early hours of May 12, 2012, after officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. Police say officers Chad Meyer and Laurarose Turner arrived after a neighbor reported a fight between Crawford and his girlfriend and that Crawford, armed with a knife, lunged at them, prompting them to open fire. Crawford died of multiple gunshot wounds and the officers were later cleared of criminal wrongdoing.

Crawford’s family disputes the police account, saying he had put the knife down before the confrontation and did not pose an immediate threat. They also point to discrepancies in the physical evidence, including that Crawford fell backward rather than lunging forward. The family filed a civil lawsuit alleging excessive force and wrongful death.

The shooting has drawn less media attention than other high-profile cases but remains a point of contention for advocates of police reform. If anyone knew Crawford or witnessed the events that night, please share what you know.