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Protests in Lancaster, PA, After Fatal Police Shooting of Man with History of Mental Illness

HeadlineSep 15, 2020

Eight people were arrested in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Monday as protesters took to the streets following the fatal police shooting of 27-year-old Ricardo Munoz. Police also used tear gas and rubber bullets on crowds. Body camera footage shows a police officer shooting Munoz, who is holding a knife, after responding to a domestic disturbance complaint. Munoz’s family said he suffered from schizophrenia and paranoia.

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