Authorities in Washington, DC, release bodycam footage of a police officer fatally shooting 18-year-old Deon Kay, hours after protesters surrounded Mayor Bowser’s home and demanded the resignation of the city’s police chief.
Authorities in Washington D.C. on Thursday released body-camera footage of a police officer fatally shooting an armed Black teenager,and demanded the resignation of the city’s police chief.
Speaking to reporters Thursday, Bowser said she didn’t have “anything to say” to the protesters, but offered condolences to the mother of the teen, Deon Kay, 18."Certainly we are very sorry for her loss," Bowser said."I'm sure she's going to be reliving that moment.
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