Killing of Bich Cau Thi Tran
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In this Vietnamese name, the surname is Trần. In accordance with Vietnamese custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Bích Câu.
The killing of Bich Cau Thi Tran[1][2][3][4] (also known incorrectly as Cau Bich Tran[1][5][6][7][8]) occurred in San Jose, California, on July 13, 2003. She was fatally shot by a San Jose Police officer in her home. Bích Câu was wielding an Asian vegetable peeler at two police officers and was then shot once in the chest. The incident led to protests from the Vietnamese American community in San Jose, accusing the officer of using excessive force. Her family was awarded $1.8 million in a lawsuit filed against the city of San Jose.[5]
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Date | July 13, 2003 |
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Time | 9:00 p.m. |
Location | East Taylor Street, San Jose, California, U.S. |
Participants | Trần Thị Bích Câu (death) Chad Marshall and Tom Mun (officers) |
Deaths | Trần Thị Bích Câu |
Litigation | Bích Câu's family awarded $1.8 million from lawsuit filed against the city of San Jose |
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