Police-related killings surged in May, making it the deadliest month of 2026 so far, with 24 deaths largely linked to protest policing and growing concerns over accountability and custodial deaths.
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May saw the highest police-related deaths this year. [File, Standard]
At least 24 people have been killed by police officers in May, making it the deadliest month this year.
According to data compiled by the Missing Voices Coalition (MVC), 49 police-related deaths were recorded between January and May and nearly half occurred last month alone.
Four deaths were reported in January, six in February and March each and nine in April before the sharp rise in May.
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Sin embargo, cerró con un total de 46 asesinatos, superando los totales de los demás meses en lo que va de 2026
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