Rayshard Brooks: Atlanta police release 911 call before shooting
Telegraph, 16 Jun 2020
Atlanta police have released the 911 call that proceeded the shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
A 911 caller indicated that Mr Brooks appeared to be drunk in his car outside a Wendy's restaurant, but did not see a weapon.
According to video footage what began as a routine breath test by police, with no sign of aggression from either, escalated after the officers attempted to arrest him for drink driving.
During the struggle, which was captured on video, Mr Brooks fled, having grabbed a police taser.
Then, as he made his escape, Mr Brooks appeared to turn and aim the taser at the pursuing officers.
One officer, Garrett Rolfe, opened fire, hitting Mr Brooks who died in hospital after surgery.
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A 911 caller indicated that Mr Brooks appeared to be drunk in his car outside a Wendy's restaurant, but did not see a weapon.
According to video footage what began as a routine breath test by police, with no sign of aggression from either, escalated after the officers attempted to arrest him for drink driving.
During the struggle, which was captured on video, Mr Brooks fled, having grabbed a police taser.
Then, as he made his escape, Mr Brooks appeared to turn and aim the taser at the pursuing officers.
One officer, Garrett Rolfe, opened fire, hitting Mr Brooks who died in hospital after surgery.
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