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'''Larry Davis''' (born [[May 28]], [[1966]]) (changed name to '''Adam Abdul Hakeem''' [[1989]]) is a [[controversial]] figure whose shooting of six [[NYPD]] officers 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]]. Once the search was narrowed to a single building, he took three hostages but surrendered when the presence of reporters assured him he would not be harmed. |
'''Larry Davis''' (born [[May 28]], [[1966]]) (changed name to '''Adam Abdul Hakeem''' [[1989]]) is a [[controversial]] figure whose shooting of six [[NYPD]] officers 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]]. Once the search was narrowed to a single building, he took three hostages but surrendered when the presence of reporters assured him he would not be harmed.<ref name= "NYT_1986-12-07"> {{ cite news |
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| title= CORNERED IN MANHUNT, DAVIS SURRENDERS IN BRONX |
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| date= [[1986-12-07]] |
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| quote= Larry Davis, the fugitive accused of shooting six police officers and murdering five drug dealers, surrendered peacefully at a Bronx housing project early yesterday after a tense, all-night siege in which a woman and her two young children were held hostage. |
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| accessdate= 2007-12-16 }}</ref> Davis received aid and shelter from the [[Bronx]] community where he lived, attaining [[folk hero]] status among many.<ref name= "NYT_1986-12-07b"> {{ cite news |
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| title= FRIENDS HELPED DAVIS TO STAY IN SHADOW |
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| date= [[1986-12-07]] |
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| quote= Larry Davis eluded an intensive manhunt for 17 days by relying on a network of street friends and family contacts who gave him money and shelter as he slipped from place to place in the Bronx and upper Manhattan, law-enforcement officials said yesterday. |
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==Trials== |
==Trials== |
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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.<ref |
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.<ref name= "NYT_1988-03-04"> {{ cite news |
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| title= Larry Davis Cleared In the 1986 Slayings Of 4 Drug Suspects |
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| last= Verhovek |
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| date= [[1988-03-04]] |
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| quote= After presenting a defense based almost entirely on the assertion that he had been framed by the authorities, Larry Davis was acquitted of all charges last night in the murder of four suspected drug dealers 16 months ago in the South Bronx. |
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| accessdate= 2007-12-16 }}</ref> Davis was then tried on charges of attempted murder in the shootings that occurred during the botched police raid. After two [[mistrial]]s, on [[November 20]], [[1988]] Davis was cleared of those charges inspiring a heated response in New York.<ref name= "NYT_1988-11-21"> {{ cite news |
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| url= http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE5DB1731F932A15752C1A96E948260 |
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| title= Jury in Bronx Acquits Larry Davis In Shooting of Six Police Officers |
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| first= William G |
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| date= [[1988-11-21]] |
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| quote= Larry Davis won his second courtroom victory in nine months yesterday when a Bronx jury acquitted him of attempted murder of nine police officers in a blazing shootout in 1986. |
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| accessdate= 2007-12-16 }}</ref> The jury reasoned that while Davis opened fire on the police, that this was in [[self-defense]]. While on trial, Davis converted to Islam and adopted the name Adam Abdul Hakeem. |
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==Convictions== |
==Convictions== |
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==Movies== |
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Davis' story was the subject of a 2003 film documentary. |
Davis' story was the subject of a 2003 film documentary.<ref name= "name">{{cite web |
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| url= http://www.mediarights.org/film/the_larry_davis_story_a_routine_typical_hit.php |
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| title= The Larry Davis Story: A Routine Typical Hit |
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| quote= A "Routine Typical Hit", is the story of a young man named Larry Davis. Who at the age of 19, took the NYC Police Department on one of the largest manhunts in the history of NY State. |
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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; Davis has been noted as saying he has not sold the rights {{Fact|date=May 2007}}. |
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; Davis has been noted as saying he has not sold the rights {{Fact|date=May 2007}}. |
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Larry Davis (born May 28, 1966) (changed name to Adam Abdul Hakeem 1989) is a controversial figure whose shooting of six NYPD officers 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. Once the search was narrowed to a single building, he took three hostages but surrendered when the presence of reporters assured him he would not be harmed.[1] Davis received aid and shelter from the Bronx community where he lived, attaining folk hero status among many.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4] The jury reasoned that while Davis opened fire on the police, that this was in self-defense. While on trial, Davis converted to Islam and adopted the name Adam Abdul Hakeem.
Convictions
Davis was convicted of six counts of criminal possession of a weapon for which he received a sentence of 5 to 15 years. The end of Davis' legal saga came in 1991 when he was convicted in the murder of one of six drug dealers he was originally accused of killing, for which he received an additional sentence of 25 years.
Movies
Davis' story was the subject of a 2003 film documentary.[5]
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; Davis has been noted as saying he has not sold the rights [citation needed].
References
- ^ McFadden, Robert D (1986-12-07). "CORNERED IN MANHUNT, DAVIS SURRENDERS IN BRONX". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-12-16.
Larry Davis, the fugitive accused of shooting six police officers and murdering five drug dealers, surrendered peacefully at a Bronx housing project early yesterday after a tense, all-night siege in which a woman and her two young children were held hostage.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Purdum, Todd S (1986-12-07). "FRIENDS HELPED DAVIS TO STAY IN SHADOW". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-12-16.
Larry Davis eluded an intensive manhunt for 17 days by relying on a network of street friends and family contacts who gave him money and shelter as he slipped from place to place in the Bronx and upper Manhattan, law-enforcement officials said yesterday.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Verhovek, Sam Howe (1988-03-04). "Larry Davis Cleared In the 1986 Slayings Of 4 Drug Suspects". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-12-16.
After presenting a defense based almost entirely on the assertion that he had been framed by the authorities, Larry Davis was acquitted of all charges last night in the murder of four suspected drug dealers 16 months ago in the South Bronx.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Blair, William G (1988-11-21). "Jury in Bronx Acquits Larry Davis In Shooting of Six Police Officers". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-12-16.
Larry Davis won his second courtroom victory in nine months yesterday when a Bronx jury acquitted him of attempted murder of nine police officers in a blazing shootout in 1986.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "The Larry Davis Story: A Routine Typical Hit". MediaRights. Retrieved 2007-12-16.
A "Routine Typical Hit", is the story of a young man named Larry Davis. Who at the age of 19, took the NYC Police Department on one of the largest manhunts in the history of NY State.