24 Incredible Photos That Best Sum Up 2016

In 2016, a disquieting number of black civilians were shot by police officers. Some of the shootings were fatal and seemingly unprovoked, as in the cases of Alton Sterling (whose son is seen above), and Philando Castile, whose death was filmed by his girlfriend and posted on Facebook. These deaths provoked angry nationwide protests, many as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.