"No Charges for Troopers in Fatal Shooting of 'Cop City' Activist"

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"No Charges for Troopers in Fatal Shooting of 'Cop City' Activist"
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Georgia state troopers who fatally shot an environmental activist protesting the construction of a police and fire training center near Atlanta will not face criminal charges, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The troopers' use of deadly force was deemed "objectively reasonable," sparking outrage and protests in Atlanta. The shooting occurred when troopers attempted to clear protesters from the site. The family of the victim is demanding the release of evidence, as an autopsy report revealed at least 57 gunshot wounds. The investigation is over, but a lawsuit urging the release of additional videos is still pending.

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