Perpetrator
Victim
What happened:
Riley was pregnant, homeless and threatening suicide. A 34-year-old Suquamish tribe descendent, Jeanetta Riley was shot and killed by Sandpoint, Idaho police on July 8, 2014, seconds after they exited their vehicles.
Outcome:
Because Riley was holding a knife, her shooting was ruled justified.
Date:
2014-07-08Location:
Sandpoint, Idaho
Jeanetta Riley was a 34 year old Indigenous/ Native American woman.