West Coast community hopes for justice after boy, 9, hit by rubber bullet dies after two weeks

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West Coast community hopes for justice after boy, 9, hit by rubber bullet dies after two weeks
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The St Helena Bay community is mourning the death of Leo Williams who was allegedly struck by a rubber bullet fired by police during protests.

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Leo was shot in the head during a protest in St Helena Bay two weeks ago. It is claimed he was struck by a rubber bullet fired by police while sitting in the living room of his home. Family spokesperson Thyrone Williams said he was with the family when the doctors turned off the machines at 2.30pm.

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