5 Things To Know About The Stephon Clark Case

SACRAMENTO, CA -- The shooting death of California man Stephon Clark has raised questions in recent weeks as to whether police officers overstepped their authority. Clark, 22, died in his grandmother's backyard when he was shot multiple times on March 18.

The shooting has sparked criticism in the Sacramento region, as well as across the country, where protests have been held, demanding justice for Clark.

Here are five things you should know about Clark and the shooting.

Who Is Clark?

Clark, who went to Sacramento High School, was the father of two young children. A GoFundMe page created for his family following the shooting described him as a "Young loving father, grandson, son, brother, boyfriend and friend to many of us."

Why Were Police There

Police were called to the area after receiving a report that a black man was breaking car windows. The report also said the suspect was hiding in a backyard. Arriving officers found Clark who advanced toward them with an object in his hands, police said. The object turned out to be a cell phone.

The Shooting

Two officers shot Clark multiple times. Two autopsies differentiate on where Clark was shot. The official autopsy of Clark's body said he was shot seven times as police approached them, while an independent autopsy commissioned by Clark's family's legal team, found he was shot eight times in the side and back.

Protesters Demanding Justice

Perhaps the biggest criticism officers have received from protesters is that Clark was unarmed, prompting rallies across the region. The rallies and protests have attracted hundreds of people, some have even impacted professional sporting games.

The Investigations

The Sacramento Bee reported the police department, as well as the district attorney's office, are investigating the shooting. The California Justice Department is also looking into the shooting.

--Photo via GoFundMe