Amadou Diallo stood in the vestibule of his Bronx apartment on February 4, 1999. Four officers from the NYPD Street Crimes Unit fired 41 shots in 10 seconds. Nineteen bullets struck Diallo. The video essay uses these numbers to examine police violence and the responses from various forces on the streets of New York City. The documentary presents a stark account of the events surrounding Diallo's death and the implications for community-police relations.

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Why Watch

See the details of Amadou Diallo's shooting in 1999.
Find out how police violence is addressed in urban areas.
Meet the NYPD officers involved in the shooting.

Did You Know

41 shots were fired by NYPD officers in 10 seconds during the incident.
19 of those shots struck Amadou Diallo.
The shooting occurred in the Bronx, New York City.
The documentary was released in the year 2000.

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Police brutality awarenessUrban violence studiesNYPD history

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shots were fired at Amadou Diallo?

41 shots were fired by NYPD officers.

How many of the shots hit Amadou Diallo?

19 of the 41 shots hit Amadou Diallo.

When did the shooting of Amadou Diallo occur?

The shooting occurred on February 4, 1999.

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