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08 May 2020 | 03:39 PM UTC

US: Protests occur in Indianapolis (Indiana state) following multiple police-involved deaths May 7

Protests occur in Indianapolis (Indiana state) following three police-involved deaths May 7; additional demonstrations possible over the coming days

Warning

Event

Protesters gathered for a second day in Indianapolis (Indiana state) on Thursday, May 7, after three people were killed by police a day prior in separate incidents. Two of the incidents were fatal shootings and the third involved the unintentional running over of a pregnant woman. According to local sources, the protests reportedly began after one of the shootings was live-streamed on social media.

Further demonstrations are possible in Indianapolis over the coming days.

Advice

Individuals in the Indianapolis (Indiana state) area are advised to monitor developments, avoid the affected area, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.