Atatiana Jefferson was a 28-year-old Black woman who was shot and killed by a police officer in her own home in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 12, 2019. The incident occurred while she was playing video games with her 8-year-old nephew. Police were called to the residence by a neighbor for a welfare check because the front door was open. Officer Aaron Dean and his partner arrived but did not announce themselves. Hearing noises outside, Jefferson picked up her handgun to investigate. Dean, peering through a window with a flashlight, shouted, "Put your hands up! Show me your hands!" and immediately fired a single shot that killed her.
Part of: Stolen Lives Map