Hundreds gather after fatal police shooting

News.com.au - 22/04
Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets following the fatal police shooting of a Somali man, calling for an independent investigation, accountability, and urgent reform in the use of nonlethal force.

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets following the fatal police shooting of a Somali man, calling for an independent investigation, accountability, and urgent reform in the use of nonlethal force.

Abdifatah Ahmed, 35, was shot by police in Melbourne’s west after allegedly rushing at police with a knife on Thursday night.

His death ignited widespread community outrage, prompting vigils and rallies across the city as demands grow for answers and systemic change.

Hundreds gathered at vigils and protests demanding an independent investigation into the incident. Picture: Jake Nowakowski / NewsWire
Mr Ahmed, a Somali refugee known to have mental health issues and no fixed address, was shot dead by two police officers ...
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