Attorney alleges police ambush in fatal shooting of Black man during car repossession

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Source: Atlanta Black Star
Attorney alleges police ambush in fatal shooting of Black man during car repossession
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Relatives of Stephen Perkins, a Black man killed by Alabama police during a car repossession gone wrong, are demanding more information and access to body camera footage. Perkins was shot seven times outside his home, with family members disputing the police's account of the incident. Videos from neighbors' homes show what appears to be an excessive use of force. The police chief has refused to release the footage, citing an ongoing investigation. The family and supporters have protested and petitioned for its release. Perkins was described as a family man and gym enthusiast, and his attorney claims he was ambushed by the police.

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