The police killing of #RayshardBrooks was a homicide, say examiners.

Brooks was killed after he was found sleeping in his car at a Wendy& #39;s. He complied with a sobriety test but was shot in the back after police tried to arrest him. A decision on charges is expected this week.
At least 42 people in Atlanta were arrested protesting the police killing of #RayshardBrooks, reports @ajc.

The current status of his case:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▪️" title="Schwarzes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Schwarzes kleines Quadrat"> 1 officer fired, 1 on leave
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▪️" title="Schwarzes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Schwarzes kleines Quadrat"> Police chief resigned
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▪️" title="Schwarzes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Schwarzes kleines Quadrat"> Mayor says shooting not justified
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▪️" title="Schwarzes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Schwarzes kleines Quadrat"> Possible charges expected this week
Tyler Perry will pay for the funeral of #RayshardBrooks.

Atlanta police shot Brooks in the back after finding him asleep in his car, when he allegedly fled with a police Taser. His death was ruled a homicide.

Family said: "The trust that we have in the police force is broken."
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