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New data: 45% increase in the rate of Latinos killed by law enforcement

New data shows a 45% increase in the rate of Hispanics killed by law enforcement over the last 10 years. New Mexico had the highest rate per capita, followed by Colorado.

The data were published in the Journal of Community Health and reviewed by Axios.

The Show spoke about them with Russell Contreras, senior race and justice reporter for Axios.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.