Family of Girl Killed by ‘Vigilantes’ During BLM Protests Sues Atlanta Mayor

Family of Girl Killed by ‘Vigilantes’ During BLM Protests Sues Atlanta Mayor
Secoriea Turner in a file photo. Handout via CNN
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The family of an 8-year-old girl who was killed by armed individuals in the midst of Black Lives Matter protests in Atlanta last year sued the city, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and others; arguing that city leaders failed to protect the child.

Secoriea Turner, the girl, was shot and killed on July 4, 2020, while riding in a car with her mother before they encountered a group of armed vigilantes who, according to reports, appeared to be affiliated with Black Lives Matter protesters near a Wendy’s restaurant that was burned down during riots following the officer-involved death of Rayshard Brooks.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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