ATLANTA — A police officer was fired, a new chief was at the helm, and a Wendy’s restaurant burned Sunday as the city became the latest epicenter in the urgent, nationwide demand for social change.

Rayshard Brooks, 27, was shot outside the Wendy’s late Friday. Brooks, who is Black, had fallen asleep in his car in the drive-thru. He failed a sobriety test and was being handcuffed when he struggled. Two white officers tackled him, video from the scene shows. He appeared to wrestle a Taser from one of the officers and was fleeing when he was shot.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office ruled Brooks’ death as a homicide, according to a press release on Sunday night.

“Mr. Brooks had two gunshot wounds of his back that created organ injuries and blood loss,” the release said.

‘Two gunshot wounds of his back’: Rayshard Brooks’ death ruled as homicide; Atlanta officer fired

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ATLANTA — A police officer was fired, a new chief was at the helm, and a Wendy’s restaurant burned Sunday as the city became the latest epicenter in the urgent, nationwide demand for social change.

Rayshard Brooks, 27, was shot outside the Wendy’s late Friday. Brooks, who is Black, had fallen asleep in his car in the drive-thru. He failed a sobriety test and was being handcuffed when he struggled. Two white officers tackled him, video from the scene shows. He appeared to wrestle a Taser from one of the officers and was fleeing when he was shot.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office ruled Brooks’ death as a homicide, according to a press release on Sunday night.

Scores of demonstrators turned out Saturday to protest the shooting, and protesters continued to rally on Sunday across the city.

The state NAACP called for a protest for 9 a.m. Monday.

“In light of the continued violence against our communities, we will lead the people to the Georgia State Capitol,” the NAACP said in a statement. “We march not just in solidarity, but for EVERY Georgia victim of police brutality, racial terrorism, violence and voter suppression.”

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