An autopsy has revealed that the death of a 62-year-old church deacon in Atlanta, Georgia was a homicide caused by an officer using a stun gun. In response, the City of Atlanta has changed its policy to allow officers to write "refusal to sign" on a traffic ticket instead of arresting someone who won't sign. The incident has sparked outrage in the Atlanta community, with the family of the deacon calling for justice and an investigation into the incident.
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On August 31st, Shawndre Delmore was found unresponsive in the Fulton County Jail and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he passed away on September 3rd. The Atlanta Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office have launched an investigation into the incident, and the county medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The jail is already under investigation for potential civil rights violations.
Atlanta Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with the murder of Black transgender woman Rasheed Williams, who was featured in the upcoming Sundance Film Festival documentary "Kokomo City". Jermarcus Jernigan is being charged as an adult with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Williams, 35, was found shot to death in southwest Atlanta on April 18, sparking outrage in the transgender community and calls for justice for her and other transgender victims of violence.
The 2023 Sundance Film Festival has announced the death of Rasheeda Williams, also known as Koko Da Doll. Williams was featured in the documentary "Kokomo City" which premiered at the festival this year. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating three violent crimes involving transgender women this year, including Williams' death, and the Sundance Film Festival released a statement expressing their sadness. The APD is asking anyone with information about Williams' death to contact them and is encouraging the public to be aware of the violence transgender women face and to take action to help prevent it.
Twenty-one people have been charged with domestic terrorism after a violent clash with police at a police training center under construction outside of Atlanta. The protesters reportedly changed into black clothing and threw large rocks, bricks, Molotov cocktails, and fireworks at police officers. The incident is still under investigation, and the Atlanta Police Department has urged the public to remain peaceful and respectful of the law.
At least 35 people were detained after a violent protest at a new police training center in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday. Surveillance videos released by the police department show orange flames rising from a construction tractor and at least four other fires burning in and around the fenced site. The weeklong “mass mobilization” is set to continue through Thursday, with the Atlanta Police Department urging protesters to remain peaceful and vowing to take action against anyone engaging in violence or destruction of property.
A peaceful protest in downtown Atlanta on Saturday evening turned violent after a group of protesters began committing illegal acts, such as breaking windows, attacking police cruisers, and setting a police cruiser on fire. The protest was in response to a proposed police training facility and the fatal police shooting of an environmental activist earlier in the week. The Atlanta Police Department is asking for anyone with information about the incident to come forward and is encouraging peaceful protests.