Violent protests erupted after the shooting of African-American man by police officer in Atlanta late on June 12. Demonstrations against racism continued in the U.S. around the world over the weekend.
PHOTO PACKAGE: Violent Protests Against Atlanta Shooting, Demonstrations Against Racism In the U.S. And Around The World
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A protester watches as a Wendy’s burns following a rally against racial inequality and the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 13, 2020. Protests erupted in Atlanta over the weekend after Rayshard Brooks, an African American man, was killed by the Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant, late Friday, June 12, 2020.
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This screen grab taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Rayshard Brooks speaking with Officer Garrett Rolfe in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant, late Friday, June 12, 2020, in Atlanta. Rayshard Brooks was later shot in the back by the Officer Garrett Rolfe. Rolfe has been fired following the fatal shooting of Brooks and a second officer has been placed on administrative duty. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is probing the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, 27, after a reported struggle with officers ensued during which a Taser was used late 12 June 2020.
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Police detain protesters for blocking traffic during a rally against racial inequality and the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 13, 2020.
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Police with riot shields advance to detain protesters for blocking traffic on a freeway during a rally against racial inequality and the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 13, 2020.