Virginia Police Officer Fired After Pepper-Spraying & Pointing Gun At Black Army Officer

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Virginia Police Officer Fired After Pepper-Spraying & Pointing Gun At Black Army Officer

One of two Virginia police officers seen on bodycam footage pepper-spraying and pointing their firearms at a Black Army medic during a traffic stop has been fired.

Source: The Urban Daily

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