One-Fifteen
One-Fifteen is the police officer who kills Khalil during a traffic stop in The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. He is “white, midthirties to early forties, has a brown buzz cut and a thin scar over his top lip” (Chapter 2, 33%).
One-Fifteen is very hot-tempered and aggressive in his communication with Khalil, which plays a big part in escalating the situation.
“What you pull me over for?”
“Your taillight’s broken.”
“So are you gon’ give me a ticket or what?” Khalil asks.
“You know what? Get out the car, smart guy.”
“Man, just give me my ticket-”
“Get out the car! Hands up, where I can see them.” (Chapter 2, 67%)
Despite his aggressive behavior, i...