Protests erupted in Pennsylvania after a police officer fatally shot a man wielding a knife
A Pennsylvania police officer fatally shot 27-year-old Ricardo Munoz, a person of color, after he allegedly lunged at authorities with a knife during a domestic disturbance call on Sunday afternoon, sparking protests in the area as the national conversation around police brutality continues.Police were responding to a domestic disturbance call in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, around 4:30 p.m. when authorities say Munoz lunged at an officer with a knife.
A preliminary investigation from the District Attorney’s office finds Munoz was brandishing the knife above his head in a threatening manner, but DA Heather Adams will continue toThe officer involved in the shooting has been placed on leave. Hundreds took to the streets of Lancaster on Sunday after Munoz’s death, crowding the local police department, which reported damage to multiple buildings and government vehicles. people were arrested, according to local outletin the non-fatal stabbing of four people in 2019. “This has been a heartbreaking day for our city.
Forbes has corrected this story to remove previous references to Munoz being Black as authorities have not identified his race.
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