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November 3, 2020

Protests in Washington State Call for Justice for Kevin Peterson, a Black Man Killed by Police
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Protests are continuing in Washington state over the police killing of
21-year-old Kevin Peterson Jr. in the city of Vancouver. Peterson was
fatally shot by three Clark County sheriff's deputies Thursday in a
parking lot. According to reports, Peterson was sitting alone in his
parked car when police approached. He got out and ran, though it's still
unclear what happened just prior to his fatal shooting. Over the
weekend, anti-police brutality protesters were confronted by right-wing
counterprotesters. At least seven people were arrested after a vigil
Friday night. An independent investigation into Peterson's killing is
underway.


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