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One person shot, killed during Black Lives Matter protest in Texas

Published 07/26/2020, 12:59 AM
Updated 07/26/2020, 03:45 AM
© Reuters. Police and protesters gather around a demonstrator who got shot during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Austin, Texas

© Reuters. Police and protesters gather around a demonstrator who got shot during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Austin, Texas

(Reuters) - One person was killed when several shots were fired amid a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Austin, Texas, on Saturday, authorities said.

Footage posted during a Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) Live showed the moment when several shots rang out in the Texas capital as about 100 people marched and chanted, "Fists up! Fight back!"

Austin police and emergency medical services said on Twitter that one person was killed during the shooting. There were no other deaths or people shot, according to the EMS department.

Initial reports indicate the suspect was carrying a rifle and shot at the victim, who was in his car, police told a briefing. The suspect has been detained, they said.

© Reuters. Police and protesters gather around a demonstrator who got shot during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Austin, Texas

Protests against racism and police brutality were sparked worldwide following the May killing of African-American George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes while detaining him.

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Headlines should read BLM supporter Carrying a Assault Rifle Opens Fire On Motorist. Motorist is better aim. BLM HOODLUM BLEEDS OUT 😂
Again Reuters is lying. The writers of the article flat out is lying. We have your name . Price will be paid
why is this on a financial app. hidden agenda.
If you think chaos in America doesn’t move markets, you’re in for a rough next three months.
I saw this happen on the live stream. It does NOT match this story at all!!
Imagine that. Ruetors is not a beacon of integrity.
So how about telling us what was different, or what you saw?
in US, year 2020, people are still shot cause they are black, gay, communists etc etc... 3rd world country, so sad
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