Fatal Shooting of Black Man by El Cajon Police Sparks Outrage, Protests

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September 28, 2016 | 09:58AM ETHuman Rights

SAN DIEGO — El Cajon police said Tuesday evening that officers shot and killed a black man earlier in the day after he raised both hands clasping an object in a manner that looked as if he was holding a gun. "The subject has passed away as a result of his injuries," El Cajon police said…
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Update: The man has since been identified as Alfred Olango.

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