Fact Checking Black Lives Matter’s Statement About Ma’Khia Bryant’s Death

The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation released a statement on April 23 in response to the death of Ma’Khia Bryant. The website states: “Ma’Khia Bryant called the police for help. Columbus police officer Nicholas Reardon showed up and shot this 16-year-old child point blank within a matter of seconds.”

Family members of Bryant have said she placed the call herself, but as USA Today noted, “Columbus officials have not yet clarified several details of the case, including whether Bryant made the 911 call.” Other news outlets have also reported...