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‘We're All In This Together': Thousands Gather To March For Amir Locke
Many joining in the protest called for immediate changes in city leadership, including the removal of Mayor Jacob Frey.
February 6, 2022
Thousands gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center Saturday for a march to honor the life of Amir Locke, the 22-year-old who was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police Officer Mark Hanneman during a no-knock warrant Wednesday.
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Many joining in the protest called for immediate changes in city leadership, including the removal of Mayor Jacob Frey and Interim Police Chief Amelia Huffman – noting Frey was unclear about the city’s total ban on no-knock search warrants.
“We need more accountability with our police,” Butchy Austin said. “We need to end police brutality. No knock warrants. Stop the lying. Like what is this? Why can’t a public official tell the truth?
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