Evolving Spiral: Atlanta Police Officer Fired in Black Shooting Incident

Police Chief Resigns After Taking Responsibility
Residents Protest with Store Arson and Highway Blockade

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] Amid the nationwide spread of anti-racism protests sparked by the so-called 'George Floyd incident,' another incident occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, where a Black man was fatally shot by police, leading to the resignation of the local police chief and the dismissal of the officer involved.

According to major foreign media on the 13th (local time), the Atlanta Police Department in Georgia dismissed one officer involved in the death of Black man Rayshard Brooks and reassigned another to an administrative position.

Earlier, Erica Shields, the Atlanta Police Chief, also resigned taking responsibility for the incident.

The day before, police stopped Brooks during a DUI check and fired shots during the arrest process. Brooks, who was shot, was taken to a nearby hospital but ultimately died.

Videos taken by witnesses show Brooks struggling with officers and fleeing while holding a police Taser (electroshock weapon) in his hand. Surveillance footage from a 'Wendy's' store captured Brooks turning back and aiming the Taser at the police, who then fired their guns.

As a result of this incident, Atlanta residents launched intense protests, setting fire to the Wendy's store where the incident occurred and blocking nearby highways. The fire was reported to have been extinguished around 11:30 PM.

Chris Stewart, attorney for Brooks, argued, "Police have long claimed that Tasers are not lethal weapons, but suddenly say it is a deadly weapon when a Black man flees holding one and open fire. That makes no sense."

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