Racial Justice

Baton Rouge Police Fatally Shoot Alton Sterling, Sparking Outrage

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Jul 6, 2016
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Police in Baton Rouge, La., shot and killed 37-year-old Alton Sterling after pinning him to the ground in a convenience store parking lot.

Graphic footage of the shooting has circulated online, sparking nationwide outrage and protests.

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