On a spring day in Phoenix, Arizona, the life of Officer David Lee 'Star' Johnson was cut short in a tragic confrontation. It was May 2, 1944, and Officer Johnson, an African-American man, was on his foot patrol in downtown Phoenix with his partner, Officer Joe Davis. The city, with a population of around 65,000 at the time, was a place where racial tensions simmered beneath the surface.
During their patrol, Officer Johnson witnessed a vehicle run a stop sign. As he approached the driver
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