We Keep Us Safe: The Chase
Summary
This episode investigates the fatal shooting of Antonio Mays Jr. at Seattle’s CHOP, challenging the prevailing self-defense narrative. New forensic video analysis reveals protesters in a stolen Pathfinder fired at Mays’ Jeep before he was killed, contradicting accounts from organizer Rashilah Levitt. The report explores conflicting testimonies, police inaction, and the city’s wrongful death lawsuit settlement to uncover the truth behind the violence.
Topics discussed
Intro: The shooting of Antonio Mays Jr. and the white sweatshirt
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Rashilah's account: Meeting Antonio and the chaotic night of the shooting
The aftermath: Ambulance refusal and Antonio's death at the hospital
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New evidence: Video analysis reveals Pathfinder shooting at the Jeep
Interview with Rashilah: Contradictions in her story and the Pathfinder
Police reports: Arrests, bullet casings, and the Pathfinder owner
Conclusion: The cyclist witness and episode credits
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