US EditionProtesters clash with police in Melbourne after fatal shooting of homeless Somali man Abdifatah Ahmed
- Hundreds of protesters demanded justice for Abdifatah Ahmed, a Somali man fatally shot by police in Melbourne, claiming he needed care and support, not deadly force.
- Community leaders called for an independent investigation and improved mental health support, stating that Ahmed needed care, not deadly force.
- Victoria Police stated the shooting occurred after Ahmed allegedly charged at them with a knife and rejected claims of racial motivation, asserting that their response was appropriate given the situation.
- The incident sparked outrage over police use of force, particularly regarding mental health incidents, with calls for reform in police responses and for the release of body camera footage.
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Fatal police shooting in Melbourne triggers widespread outrage
A critical shortage of affordable housing, grossly inadequate mental health services and escalating poverty rates have seen increasing numbers of homeless people in Footscray and other inner-city meeting points.
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Furious protests erupt in Melbourne after police shoot homeless man
Furious protesters and police have clashed in Melbourne after a homeless African man was shot dead by officers last week.Abdifatah Ahmed, a 35-year-old Somali man with no fixed address, was shot dead in Footscray last Thursday after allegedly running towards two officers with a knife.
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