Deon Kay’s Police-Involved Shooting Death Sparks Fury

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Deon Kay’s Police-Involved Shooting Death Sparks Fury

The family of Deon Kay said they're struggling to fight a sense of disbelief that they, too, could experience a situation similar to what they've seen unfold on social media and television.

Source: The Washington Informer

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