“A big majority of those killed are Latinos and Black
people,” while the police officers are mostly White, says Mike Prysner, one of the local directors of the Los
Angeles chapter for ANSWER — an advocacy group that asks the
public to Act Now to Stop War and End Racism.
“It’s a badge of honor to shoot gang members so [the police] go
out and shoot people who look like gang members,” Prysner
argued, giving the example of 34-year-old Rigoberto Arceo, who
was killed by police on May 11.
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US Police Have Killed Over 5,000 Civilians Since 9/11
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