Why was Ta'Kiya Young shot by police?

Ta'Kiya Young was shot by police when she was suspected of shoplifting at a grocery store.

Was the police officer found guilty in Ta'Kiya Young's death?

No, the jury acquitted Officer Connor Grubb of all criminal wrongdoing in connection with the deaths.

What is the status of the civil lawsuit regarding Ta'Kiya Young's death?

The family is continuing to pursue a civil claim against Blendon Township and its police chief for accountability.

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Officer Acquitted in Shooting of Pregnant Mother

22 Nov

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Summary

Pregnant woman Ta'Kiya Young and her unborn daughter died after a shooting.
An officer was acquitted of criminal wrongdoing in the fatal August 2023 incident.
Family vows to continue civil suit seeking accountability for the deaths.

Officer Acquitted in Shooting of Pregnant Mother

A jury has acquitted police officer Connor Grubb of criminal charges in the fatal shooting of Ta'Kiya Young, a 21-year-old pregnant woman, and her unborn daughter. The incident occurred in August 2023 outside a grocery store where Young was suspected of shoplifting. Young, who was seven months pregnant, was remembered for her vibrant spirit and love for her two young sons. Her family celebrated her favorite color, bright pink, at her funeral, where she and her daughter were buried together.

Despite the acquittal, the family's legal team has vowed to continue their civil lawsuit against Blendon Township and its police chief. They are seeking accountability for Young's death, emphasizing that her two sons deserve justice and financial security. Lawyers stated that pregnant Black women should not be killed by police over shoplifting accusations and that the legal system should deliver accountability.