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Georgia Police Department Uses Image of Black Man as Target, Apologizes Amid Outrage

  • A police department in Georgia used a photo of a Black man for target practice in a civilian firearms class.
  • The images and footage of white citizens shooting at the image of the Black man sparked outrage in the community.
  • The police department has apologized but the apology was criticized as lacking sincerity.
  • The Carroll County NAACP requested a meeting with the department and city officials.
  • The city's mayor has opened an investigation into the department's use of the targets.
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