BOLI

Amadou Diallo’s name became synonymous with “41 shots”. He was killed in 1999 by four NYPD officers, who fired at him 41 times inside the doorway of his Bronx apartment building. The incident etched his name into public memory through explosive news cov

An episode of the Shoe Leather podcast, hosted by Columbia Journalism School, titled "BOLI" was published on May 28, 2024 and runs 24 minutes.

May 28, 2024 ·24m · Shoe Leather

Summary

Amadou Diallo’s name became synonymous with “41 shots”. He was killed in 1999 by four NYPD officers, who fired at him 41 times inside the doorway of his Bronx apartment building. The incident etched his name into public memory through explosive news coverage. But beyond the headlines, who was Amadou Diallo? In “Boli”, we dive into Amadou’s life – from his dreams to his time in New York. We hear from neighbors and friends who go down memory lane to tell us his side of the story. Join us as we go beyond “41 shots” to learn more about Amadou Diallo. By Serena Balani and Neha Sati

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