One killed, 5 wounded in shooting near popular Atlanta shopping district
CBSAUG 2022
"Cop City" is an overwhelming physical manifestation of the racism and general oppression that stains Georgia. Law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels has been terrorizing Black residents for decades. Police continue to do so with "task forces" that threaten and criminalize protesters — even environmental protesters in this case.
Militant left-wing protesters have been occupying the grounds of the planned police training facility and are now acting on their dangerous rhetoric. A police officer was shot and nearly killed at the hands of what should be characterized as domestic terrorists who target law enforcement. This violence must be stopped and officers must feel safe while training and serving their communities.