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Family and community press Atlanta City Council for answers after man shot 17 times
Summary
Dozens of public commenters urged the Atlanta City Council to demand accountability and transparency after Linton Blackwell was shot 17 times; family members and activists called for the removal and prosecution of the officer named in public remarks and for the council to use budgetary and policy tools to constrain repeat‑offending officers.
Dozens of speakers pressed the Atlanta City Council to act after community members said an off‑duty Atlanta Police Department officer, identified in public comments as Gerald Walker, shot Linton Blackwell 17 times.
Veronica Graham, who identified herself as Blackwell’s sister, said the family has not received answers. "He was murdered and shot 17 times," Graham said. "He's still working, being paid. I'm not understanding if you guys have children or anybody up there, if it was to happen to y'all… How come it's not on the news?" (public comment).
Brandon Pink, a community organizer with the Atlanta Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression, called for "accountability and transparency and justice for Linton Blackwell,"…
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