Officer who fatally shot homeowner who called 911 seconds after arriving at scene charged with manslaughter
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The unforgivable killing of an unarmed teenager shows the state of the police in France. Police killings are inexcusable, but it's even more problematic that the majority of people killed at traffic stops are people of color. People are taking to the streets because they see the injustice going on around them and cannot stand idly by any longer. French police must be reformed, and the officer who killed Naël must be charged.
While any death at the hands of police is very troubling, it's also important to address the factors as to why more people are being shot at traffic stops. The fact is that France is seeing an exponential rise in refusals to comply with police and, subsequently, an increase in the risk of harm to law enforcement. The establishment has a narrative to maintain, but we must examine every aspect of a problem in order to fix it.