Cowboy culture and ‘stand your ground’ laws clash in Arizona, AZ AG Mayes’ comments stir controversy
PHOENIX – A knock on Ryan Whitaker’s door reverberated through his apartment about 10:52 p.m on May 21, 2020, while he was playing video games on the couch with his girlfriend.
Less than a minute later, his body collapsed to the tile floor of his entryway, following multiple shots from a Phoenix Police officer.
An upstairs neighbor had called 911 to report a “domestic dispute” coming from Whitaker’s apartment. Shortly after, the neighbor called again and Officers John Ferragamo and Jeff Cooke responded. They approached the apartment through a dimly lit hallway and knocked on the door…