The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...The short unhappy life of Sophia Chante King came to a sudden end a little..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Sophia King: Is the Case Closed?

The city should have known its report couldn't bring "closure" in the Eastside shooting death.

"...of the independent investigation into the shooting death of Sophia King. Since October 2002, when the Office of the..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sophia King: A Brief Chronology

A chronology of the life of Sophia King

"...May 19, 1979: Sophia King is born...."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature

Sophia King: What Happens Now?

The city, APD, and police union haggle over what kind of "independent" review will be made of the King shooting.

"...independent investigation into the June 11 shooting death of Sophia King. Yet because of holes in the current police..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Blame Abounds in King Shooting

The police shooting of a mentally ill East Austin woman has officers defending their actions and critics raising eyebrows.

"...the first time Austin police had been called to Sophia King's home. A 23-year-old mother of two, King had..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After 18 Months, APD Releases Report on King Shooting

The APD report on the Sophia King shooting answers some questions, leaves others unaddressed

"...That is the final epitaph for Sophia King, a 22-year-old mother of two with a history..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

King Family Lawyer Positions His Arguments

"...Dear Editor, Lucius Lomax's piece on Sophia King's shooting death points to some of the questions..."

Feb. 25, 2004 Postmarks

Yet More King Wrangling

"...independent investigation into the June 11 shooting death of Sophia King. Last week District Judge Suzanne Covington granted the..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

King Probe Halted

"...an independent investigation into the June shooting death of Sophia King...."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

King Inquiry: What Next?

"...an independent investigator to review the police shooting of Sophia King. "It is my duty to concur with this..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...Sophia King was a victim of the system before Austin..."

June 21, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: System Failure

The city's response to the Eastside police crisis remains inadequate

"...adjacent district 5, about a mile from my house. Sophia King was shot and killed even closer to my..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Sophia King Memorial Fund

"...fund to help pay for the burial expenses for Sophia King, killed by an APD officer June 11 at..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

More Disputes in King Case

"...DeWolf -- to review the June police shooting of Sophia King, sparking the Austin Police Assoc. to file a..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

A Travis County grand jury returns a no-bill against the officer who shot Sophia King, but some people remain unsatisfied.

"...APD Officer John Coffey, who shot and killed 24-year-old Sophia King June 11 after responding to a disturbance call..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The state attorney general tells the city what it already knew.

"...independent investigation into the June 2002 police shooting of Sophia King. The report, initiated by the Office of the..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

King Probe May Soon Go On

"...probe is pending into last year's shooting death of Sophia King, but the police union's grievance brought that process..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...Sophia King Family Responds..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Dear Michael [King]:..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Column

Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'

Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight

"...for the tragedy. And like last year's shooting of Sophia King -- but even more so -- the most..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...comment directly on the June 11 shooting death of Sophia King by APD officer John Coffey. They are, however,..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...business together. Townes was the producer, listening to and picking each song for the albums, and I would negotiate..."

June 28, 2002 Column

APA, Futrell Turn Up the Heat

The city manager and police union continue slinging barbs over the withholding of the King investigation results.

"...by City Manager Toby Futrell blaming the union for blocking public release of the findings of an outside investigation..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...re-redistricting itself lumbers along; on Monday, House mapmaker Phil King announced a compromise (blessed by Gov. Rick Perry) designed..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Pointing Fingers

Local NAACP leaders recently announced the results of their inquiry into the June shooting death of 23-year-old Sophia King, leveling much of the responsibility on the Housing Authority of the city of Austin.

"...their inquiry into the June shooting death of 23-year-old Sophia King, leveling much of the responsibility on the Housing..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Battle Lines Drawn in City-Police Dispute

The police union walks away from contract talks, leaving civilian oversight in limbo

"...when Austin Police Association officials announced the union was walking out of "meet and confer" labor contract negotiations with..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Knee Jerks

Quick! Let's jump to conclusions!

"...Manitas Avenue Cafe, not nearly so dire but surprisingly evoking similarly strong public responses (although for significantly different reasons)...."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...this week, as the feds and Bradley's creditors go looking for Lazarus and the Phoenix. See "Bradley's Lazarus Lotto..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The cop who shot Sophia King is honored by the police union.

"...independent investigation into last year's fatal shooting of 23-year-old Sophia King by Austin police officer John Coffey, the Austin..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Victim's Advocate Denounces Police

"...and “Point Austin,” News, June 15]. First, as to Sophia King, the issue isn’t whether the officer was legally..."

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