Protests erupted in Southeast D.C. following the release of deadly police body cam footage showing the shooting of violence interrupter Justin Robinson by two D.C. police officers. The demonstration shut down streets and resulted in six arrests as tensions escalated between the community and law enforcement. The protest began with a small group and quickly grew to over 100 people marching from the 7th District police station to the McDonald’s on Marion Barry Avenue where the shooting occurred. Demonstrators chanted demands for justice and accountability for the officers involved. Body camera footage shows Robinson allegedly trying to grab an officer’s gun before being shot while unconscious in his car. The officers have been placed on administrative leave. The footage has sparked outrage and sorrow in the community, with many expressing disbelief at the actions of the officers. Increased police visibility and presence in the 7th District and across the city is expected as the investigation unfolds. The protest in D.C. highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the community, with calls for justice and accountability growing louder.
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Protesters gather at scene of fatal DC police shooting following release of body camera footage
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