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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Blanco

Georgia police department under investigation for using photo of Black man as shooting target

Villa Rica PD

A police department in Georgia has come under fire after posting pictures of a firearm class in which life-sized photos of a Black man were used as the target.

The Villa Rica Police Department has announced that an investigation is underway following the incident, NBC News reports. The department posted the since-removed photos of target practice class on 17 June, sparking backlash within the community and discussions about the potential racial bias behind the choice of target.

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