#FreeRayshawn

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•2020

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Episodes

1. What Are You Doing Here?

With New Orleans PD in hot pursuit, Rayshawn Morris barricades himself inside his apartment and prepares for a shoot out. Moments later, Officer Steven Poincy finds himself face to face with Rayshawn and his family as they attempt to escape.

2. Clear the Building

Rayshawn takes to social media and live streams what is happening inside and outside his building.

3. Get Away From the Windows

Protestors assemble at the scene in response to the gunfire and Rayshawn’s social media posts as Steven and Officer Trout get in a heated argument.

4. Put the Brother on the Phone

Trout makes contact with Rayshawn via cell phone, but Rayshawn refuses to talk to anyone but Steven.

5. Face to Face

In person, Rayshawn and Steven begin finding common ground, until the meeting reveals itself to be a trap by Trout.

6. It's Ok to Be Scared

Following a tense standoff, Rayshawn attempts to console Tyisha and Ray Jr. Meanwhile, Trout briefs SWAT Commander Alvarez and Hostage Negotiator Lincoln on the day’s events.

7. I'm Not a Negotiator

Tyisha confronts Rayshawn and demands an explanation for why police are after him. Inside SWAT Mobile Command, Steven makes contact with Rayshawn.

8. No Way Back

SWAT cuts the power in Rayshawn's apartment. Via FaceTime, Rayshawn gives his testimony to a local news reporter, emphasizing that NOPD is trying to kill him and his family.

9. They All Want Me Dead, Don't They?

The clock accelerates as SWAT prepares a raid on Rayshawn’s apartment. Taking Lincoln’s advice, Steven attempts to convince Rayshawn to surrender on his family’s behalf.

10. He's Telling the Truth

Video evidence suggests that NOPD illegally entrapped Rayshawn, but SWAT and the District Attorney remain unconvinced.

11. Black or Blue

Steven desperately attempts to convince Rayshawn to leave the apartment with his family, but Rayshawn cannot trust the other police officers to spare his life.

12. Fire in the Hole

A gunfight ensues and the protestors outside react. Rayshawn agrees to surrender as Steven and Lincoln convince SWAT to temporarily stand down while they get Rayshawn and his family out safely.

13. It’s Time to Go

Rayshawn knows this could be the last time he sees his family as a free man. Outside, Steven prepares to escort them all to safety.

14. It’s Your Lucky Day, Marine

A flashback of the initial drug deal shows the truth of what happened. Rayshawn’s last second decision may cause him to pay the ultimate price.

15. He Just Wanted to Be Heard

Steven’s despair turns into rage as he takes his anger out on Trout and NOPD as SWAT escorts Tyisha and Ray Jr. away from the scene.

Overview

Iraq war veteran Rayshawn takes shelter in his apartment building after being set up by New Orleans police on a drug deal. Amid a police standoff and growing media frenzy, a sympathetic cop tries to convince him to surrender.