Police brutality in Anaheim, California: Man shot from back. Protesters attacked by police.

As reported at Democracy Now!: “Police in the California city of Anaheim are facing allegations of murder and brutality after fatally shooting two Latino men over the weekend and firing rubber bullets at crowds of protesters.”

The 25-year-old man, shot early in the day, Manuel Diaz, was unarmed. Then, the police attacked men, women, children, and babies who were protesting the shooting. And, later, Anaheim police shot another man, Joel Acevedo, to death, in another incident.

Two officers have now been put on leave as a result of the shooting. Community members are asking for people to call the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Mayor to demand justice.

Youtube Video
Discretion is advised
Shocking: California Cops Open Fire on Men – Women- Children – Babies
(Should ask you to log in, as video is not for children)

Democracy Now! program from 7/23
Anaheim report starts at 4min10sec

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Video of police reaction to their murder of Manuel Diaz:

CAUTION!
Not for children. Difficult to watch.
Discretion is advised.
Video of Manuel Diaz on ground, as he is dying
from gunshot wounds from police is: here. CAUTION

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If you live in the Anaheim area:

Anaheim City Council meeting
Tuesday, July 24th at 5pm
200 South Anaheim Boulevard  Anaheim, CA 92805.
Meeting begins at 5pm (California time)
(People will picket before meeting. Gather at 4pm)

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