Protests erupt in Paris after police officer fatally shoots teenager for ‘violating traffic laws’

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Protests erupt in Paris after police officer fatally shoots teenager for ‘violating traffic laws’ - Lemmy.world

On June 28, 2023, a 17-year-old boy named Nael was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris. The officer, who has not been publicly identified, said that he opened fire after Nael tried to run him over with his car. However, video footage of the incident shows that Nael was already driving away when he was shot.