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Atlanta police chief resigns after fatal Brooks shooting
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns following the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, a 27 year old man who grabbed a Taser and ran as officers attempted an arrest after a field sobriety test. The incident sparked protests, with demonstrators lighting a Wendy’s on fire and blocking a highway. Interim Chief Rodney Bryant will lead the department while a permanent replacement is found.
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Floyd
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Fulton County
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