John T Williams – Deaf First Nations Woodcarver Killed by Police (from 2010)

This story was just brought to my attention in the comment from “Mel” in my previous post. In 2010, John T. Williams, a Native Alaskan woodcarver, was walking down the street holding a 3-inch folding knife and a piece of wood. Officer Ian Birk approached him from behind, firearm drawn, and ordered Williams to drop … Continue ReadingJohn T Williams – Deaf First Nations Woodcarver Killed by Police (from 2010)