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In a redacted video released by the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, Christian Hall’s final moments are obscured. In unredacted footage obtained by Spotlight PA and NBC News, Hall is shown with his hands remaining in the air as troopers opened fire and struck Hall three times.

In a redacted video released by the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, Christian Hall’s final moments are obscured. In unredacted footage obtained by Spotlight PA and NBC News, Hall is shown with his hands remaining in the air as troopers opened fire and struck Hall three times.

Christian Hall, 19, had his hands up when police fatally shot him, videos show

by Gary Harki of Spotlight PA

Authorities obscured the last four seconds of Christian Hall’s life in publicly released videos. New footage is prompting calls for an independent investigation.

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Lawmaker urges Pa. legislature to make it easier for attorney general to investigate police killings

by Christina Baker for Spotlight PA

Gareth Hall, left, and his wife Fe Hall, right, look on during a vigil for their late son Christian Hall in December. Their lawsuit claims troopers used excessive force, killing Hall as he tried to surrender and after they said they would not shoot him.

Parents of teen shot by Pennsylvania State Police sue troopers, local DA

by Gary Harki of Spotlight PA and Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania State Police agreed to make changes or consider policy revisions based on a state oversight committee’s recommendations, but they did not give up the ability to investigate their own.

Pennsylvania State Police push back on panel recommendation requiring independent investigations when troopers kill, injure

by Gary Harki of Spotlight PA

Christian Hall was killed one year ago by Pa. State Police. His family still wants answers.

by Gary Harki of Spotlight PA

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