Texas officer kills black woman inside her home after welfare call

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A black woman was fatally shot by a white Texas police officer inside her home after police were called to the residence for a welfare check, authorities said. 9News

The shooting occurred in Fort Worth on Saturday local time after a neighbour called the police non-emergency line to report that the front door to the home was open, according to the

In the statement, police said the responding officers saw a person near the window inside the home. The officer fired the single shot after "perceiving a threat," the statement said.

 

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Well geez what do they expect once a gun is found just laying around....

Why does race matter, so tired of this crap

Not good enough

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