BLACK Lives Matter founder Patrisse Cullors has disclosed that her cousin Keenan Anderson is thought to have died after being electrocuted by the Los Angeles Police Department.
“My cousin was an educator and worked with high school-aged children. He was an English teacher,” Cullors’ post continues.
“LAPD has killed three people this year. One of them is my family member.
“Keenan deserves to be alive right now, his child deserves to be raised by his father. Keenan we will fight for you and for all of our loved ones impacted by state violence. I love you.”
“Anderson initially followed the officer’s commands and sat at the northeast corner of Venice and Lincoln Boulevard for several minutes as the officer spoke with him,” the LAPD stated in a press release.
In order to conduct a DUI investigation, officers requested backup units.
Anderson is said to have made an attempt to run away as those troops arrived.
According to the LAPD, Anderson was allegedly running on the street and “exhibiting abnormal behavior.”
Anderson was killed in Venice, California, according to Cullors’ Instagram post that broke the news.
According to the LAPD, Anderson was transferred to a hospital in Santa Monica where he apparently suffered a heart arrest and passed away.
The LAPD has designated Anderson’s death as an in-custody death and is currently looking into the situation.
According to police reports, Anderson was at blame for the collision.
For the benefit of Syncere, Anderson’s little son, a GoFundMe has been established.
What caused Keenan Anderson’s death?
On a fateful Tuesday afternoon in January 2021, Keenan Anderson found himself at the center of a tragic and controversial incident that would ultimately claim his life. Anderson, a beloved English teacher, and father to a young son was involved in a traffic accident in the bustling streets of Venice, California.
Eyewitnesses reported that Anderson was acting erratically and running in the center of the road when a flagged-down officer from the LAPD’s West Traffic Division approached him. The officer spoke with Anderson and requested backup units to assist with a DUI investigation.
As the backup units arrived on the scene, Anderson suddenly fled, darting down the busy streets of Venice. The LAPD stated that Anderson exhibited abnormal behavior as he ran, and officers chased after him in an attempt to apprehend him.
The pursuit came to a head on Venice Boulevard, where Anderson allegedly resisted arrest and a struggle ensued. In an effort to subdue Anderson, the officers employed a stun gun, body weight, hard grips, and joint locks. Despite their efforts, Anderson was eventually handcuffed and had his ankles shackled.
Following the arrest, Los Angeles Fire Department officials were called to the scene to provide medical care to Anderson, who had been subjected to the use of force. Tragically, Anderson was later transported to a hospital in Santa Monica, where he suffered a heart attack and passed away.
The news of Anderson’s death sent shockwaves through the community, with many left wondering what could have led to such a tragic outcome. The LAPD has designated Anderson’s death as an in-custody death and is currently investigating the incident.
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Keenan Anderson’s family, including his cousin Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, are left to grieve and search for answers in the wake of this devastating loss.
Anderson’s loved ones have vowed to fight for justice on behalf of Anderson and all those impacted by state violence. The memory of Keenan Anderson will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Keenan Anderson Family: Son and Cousin
Keenan Anderson was the father of a young son named Syncere. Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, is Anderson’s cousin. Cullors, an activist and writer, was the one who initially broke the news of Anderson’s death on her Instagram account.
She stated that Anderson was an English teacher and worked with high school-aged children. Cullors also expressed her grief and vowed to fight for justice on behalf of Anderson and all those impacted by state violence.
Cousin Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of Black Life Matters
American activist Patrisse Marie Khan-Cullors Brignac is also an artist, writer, and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. In 2013, Cullors invented the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter. Since then, he has written and spoken extensively about the movement.
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Prison abolition in Los Angeles and LGBTQ rights are two other issues that Cullors supports. Cullors incorporates concepts from global social movements and critical philosophy into her advocacy. She is the author of two books.
