Larry Davis (criminal)
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Larry Davis (born 1966) is a controversial figure whose shooting of six NYPD officers in self-defense on November 19, 1986 during a raid on his sister's Bronx apartment created a heated debate in New York about police behavior and accusations of racism. Davis was wanted on charges of killing four drug dealers when the botched raid took place. He states the NYPD came after him based on his decision to get out of the drug business, which the police department initiated. Davis eluded capture for the next 17 days despite a massive manhunt. Davis received aid and shelter from the Bronx community where he lived, attaining folk hero status among many.
[edit] Trials
Davis was represented by well-known and controversial attorneys William Kunstler and Lynne Stewart. On March 3, 1988 Davis was cleared in the slaying of the four drug dealers in 1986. [1] Davis was then tried on charges of attempted murder in the shootings that occurred during the botched police raid. After two mistrials, on November 20, 1988 Davis was cleared of those charges inspiring a heated response in New York.[2]
[edit] The Larry Davis Story
Davis' story was also the subject of a 2003 film documentary. [1]
Another film on Davis is now reportedly being produced by former Roc-A-Fella records partner Damon Dash as part of his foray into the movie industry. However sources conflict on whether Dash actually has rights to the story of Larry Davis as Davis has been noted as saying he has not sold the rights to anyone as of yet.
[edit] References
^ Verhovek, Sam "Larry Davis Cleared in the Slaying of 4 Drug Suspects." New York Times 4 March 1988, A1. ^ Blair, William G. "Jury In Bronx Acquits Larry Davis in Shooting of Six Police Officers." New York Times, 21 November 1988, A1.
