On September 6, 2018, Botham Jean, a 26-year-old Black man, was inside his own Dallas apartment when then-Dallas police officer Amber Guyger entered his home after mistaking it for hers.
Botham was unarmed. He was sitting in his living room when Guyger fired two shots, fatally wounding him. Botham died in the home where he had every right to feel safe.
A jury later found Guyger guilty of murdering Botham and sentenced her to 10 years in prison.
Eight years later, we remember Botham as a son, brother, friend, and beloved member of his community. We stand with the Jean family, whose strength has helped carry Botham’s legacy forward, and we remain committed to accountability for every life taken by police violence.
Botham Jean should be here.