Protests Erupt in Atlanta Following Police Killing of Rayshard Brooks


Fury erupted on Saturday night as protesters set fire to a Wendy’s fast-food restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, where Rayshard Brooks, 27, was fatally shot by the police. Read previous post here.

 Atlanta protesters block interstate, set fire to restaurant where police killed black man (Photos/Videos)

The demonstrators encircled the restaurant and later proceeded to Interstate 75/85, causing traffic chaos as they clashed with law enforcement. The Wendy’s restaurant burned for more than an hour until firefighters were able to extinguish the flames.

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Protesters enraged by the killing of Rayshard Brooks set fire to the Wendy’s restaurant where the police fatally shot him. The incident led to clashes with law enforcement on Interstate 75/85 causing a traffic standstill.

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A white Atlanta Police officer involved in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks has been terminated, while his colleague has been placed on administrative leave.

 Atlanta protesters block interstate, set fire to restaurant where police killed black man (Photos/Videos)

In a statement, Atlanta Police spokesman Carlos Campos announced the termination of Garrett Rolfe, a six-year veteran of the force, and the administrative leave of a second officer, Devin Bronsan, a nearly two-year veteran, for their involvement in the death of Rayshard Brooks on Friday night.

Brooks’ death also resulted in the resignation of Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields following public backlash over the fatal shooting.

 Atlanta protesters block interstate, set fire to restaurant where police killed black man (Photos/Videos)

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