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Rallies Held at Atlanta City Hall and Across the Country Following Sonya Massey’s Death – WSB-TV Channel 2

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ATLANTA — Rallies and vigils were held across the country this weekend in response to the death of Sonya Massey.

Massey was a 36-year-old black woman who was shot in the head by a deputy.

The shooting happened just after she called 911 about a possible prowler at her Springfield, Illinois, home.

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A group gathered outside Atlanta City Hall on Sunday.

Organizers of the Atlanta event said Massey’s story should lead to change in communities across the country.

“We want to make sure they understand our demands. We want to make sure you know we’re not for qualified immunity, we want police officers to change the way they hire people,” said organizer Scotty Smart.

In addition to Atlanta, rallies were held in Brooklyn, Los Angeles and Washington DC.

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