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September 2, 2020

Sheriff Deputies in L.A. Shoot Dead Black Bicyclist Stopped over Alleged Bike Violation
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Protests took place in Los Angeles for a second day on Tuesday over the
police killing of Dijon Kizzee, a 29-year-old Black bicyclist who was
shot dead after being pulled over for an alleged bike violation on
Monday. Kizzee was repeatedly shot in the back by Los Angeles sheriff
deputies as he attempted to flee police. According to the sheriff's
account, Kizzee had a gun but dropped it along with a bundle of clothing
before the deputies started shooting him. Community activist Najee Ali
decried the police killing, saying, "The deputies essentially executed a
man riding his bicycle."


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