New video evidence upends the unsolved killing of a Black teen at a Seattle protest
Hours of video analyzed in an 18-month investigation reveal what really happened the night Antonio Mays Jr. was shot at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, and how protesters mistook him for a threat.(Image credit: Ellen M.
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New video evidence shows what happened the night Antonio Mays Jr., a Black teenager, was shot during a Seattle protest. Investigators reviewed hours of footage from the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest over 18 months. The video reveals that protesters mistakenly thought Mays was a threat and shot him. The findings challenge the earlier belief that his killing was unsolved and unclear.
Why it matters
The case highlights how misidentification during protests can lead to tragic violence. Understanding what really happened can help communities prevent similar mistakes in the future.
- Who was Antonio Mays Jr.?
- He was a Black teenager shot during the Seattle protest in 2020.
- What did the new video show?
- It showed that protesters mistook him for a threat before shooting him.
- Why is this important now?
- It provides clarity about an unsolved case and raises questions about protest safety.
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