NATE’S STORY
Nathaniel H. Pickett II known as “Nate” was tragically shot and killed by a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy during a 2015 encounter at his place of residence. Nate, like the rest of humanity was not just a statistic. He was a Beloved Son, Brother and former college student at Hampton University. He was honest, loyal, smart, funny, talented, athletic with an endearing smile and a life that ended unjustly.
The Nathaniel H. Pickett II Foundation (NHP2 Foundation) is a non-profit organization established by Dominic Archibald in loving memory of her son, Nathaniel H. Pickett II, affectionately known as "Nate." Tragically, Nate lost his life in 2015 when he was shot and killed by a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy during an encounter at his home. Nate was unarmed and had committed no crime, as was confirmed in a court of law.
Take a look at an article Nathaniel H. Pickett II story is featured in called, “Eric Garner’s Mother Says We Must Push for Justice That Her Son Didn’t Receive”
The article discusses the tragic killing of Nathaniel “Nate” H. Pickett II. Dominic Archibald, mother of Nate and founder of the NHP2 Foundation shares her struggle to receive justice for her son. Click the image below to read the article.
Take a look at an article Nathaniel H. Pickett II story is featured in called, “Killed by police, then vilified: how America's prosecutors blame victims”
The article discusses the tragic killing of Nathaniel “Nate” H. Pickett II & reports on police killings, district attorneys dredge up negative details about victims and promote racist tropes, adding to families’ pain Click the image below to read the article.
“Nathaniel Pickett, rest heavenly
He was brutally murdered by a sheriff deputy.”
— Rap Artist Papoose, Tribute release, 2020
