Killing of Eric Garner, Police brutality case in the United States
The killing of Eric Garner occurred on July 17, 2014, when he was put in a chokehold by an NYPD officer.
Eric Garner's death became a major event sparking nationwide protests against police brutality.
'I can't breathe', Garner's last words, became a rallying cry for activists around the world.
His death led to changes in NYPD's use-of-force policy.
The incident was one of the key catalysts for the Black Lives Matter movement.
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