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September 22, 2020

Louisville Police Announce State of Emergency Ahead of Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Decision
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In Kentucky, the Louisville police announced a state of emergency Monday
as the city prepares for a grand jury decision in the police killing of
Breonna Taylor. Police fatally shot the 26-year-old Black emergency room
technician in her own home on March 13. Federal buildings have been
closed for the week, and federal forces were called into the city last
week.

Meanwhile, authorities in Wisconsin have announced the investigation of
the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha has entered its final
stages.


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