Protests in US after Black man shot dead by white off-duty officer

Jan 15, 2022 AlShorts Web Desk

Fatal shooting of an unarmed African-American man by an off-duty white police officer under mysterious circumstances fuelled outrage in a North Carolina town, where residents and relatives of the victim protested Thursday night. The death of Jason Walker threatens to catapult racism back into the spotlight as Black Americans demand justice over several killings. The incident highlights the US' struggles with gun laws.