As we fight against police brutality, they just keep killing us.
This time it’s Rayshard Brooks who had fallen asleep in his car at a Wendy’s drive-through. He was approached by a white police officer who responded to investigate a possible driving under the influence incident.
According to Fulton County, Georgia’s Medical Examiner’s Office, Brooks was shot twice in the back. He died from organ damage and blood loss from the gunshot wounds. His death has been listed as a homicide.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Saturday (June 13) that the officer has been arrested. Police Chief Erika Shields also stepped down from her position on Saturday.
The death of Brooks sparked even more outrage from protesters. Just 24 hours following his death, the same Wendys where the incident happened was set on fire. It burned into the night as throngs protesters prevented the fire department from accessing the building.
Rapper T.I. was among the activists in Atlanta on Saturday rallying for unity in the fight against police brutality.
“We are going to have to organize,” he continued, “we’re going to have to demonstrate but we are going to have to do it with purpose. And when I say purpose, I mean direction. We’ve got to go where we need to go and do what we need to do in those areas.”
T.I. wasn’t the only Atlanta hip-hop OG to speak out against Brooks’ murder, Killer Mike also chimed in, “I’m mad as hell and I am saddened beyond consolation.”
