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Family, community demand answers after Linton Blackwell shooting; council asks agencies to grant family secure access to footage
Summary
Dozens of public commenters pressed the Atlanta City Council for transparency after Linton Blackwell was shot Oct. 11; council adopted a resolution requesting that the family be granted secure access to recordings and approved donation support to the Urban League to sustain housing help services.
Dozens of family members and community advocates used public comment at the Dec. 1 Atlanta City Council meeting to demand transparency and accountability after the Oct. 11 shooting of Linton (Linton) Blackwell.
Speakers repeatedly said the victim was shot “17 times in the back” and urged release of full body‑worn camera and surveillance footage, independent investigation and disclosure of the officer’s disciplinary history. Don Evans, the victim’s brother, told the council: “For my brother to be shot 17 times in his back, it don't make no sense at all.”…
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