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June 15, 2020

Tulsa Police Major: We're Shooing African Americans 24% Less Than We Ought to Be
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A Tulsa police major is coming under fire after denying systemic racism
in the police force and saying African Americans probably should be shot
more. Listen carefully: This is Major Travis Yates in an interview with
KFAQ.

Maj. Travis Yates: "All of the research says we're shooting African
Americans about 24% less than we probably ought to be, based on the
crimes being committed."



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