Ma'Khia Bryant

Ma'Khia Bryant was a 16-year-old high school student who was shot and killed by a police officer in 2021. Her death sparked widespread protests and calls for police reform. Bryant was a student at Columbus Alternative High School in Ohio and had a troubled past, including arrests for theft and assault. Her death has been the subject of much debate and controversy, with some arguing that the police officer acted in self-defense and others arguing that the shooting was unjustified.