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Some London police refuse firearms duties after officer charged with murder of unarmed Black man

  • An officer has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man in London.
  • In response, some London police officers are refusing to conduct armed patrols.
  • Over 100 officers have voluntarily turned in their firearms permits.
  • Neighboring police forces are providing armed support to London while the military is on standby.
  • The case has renewed allegations of institutional racism within the Metropolitan Police force.
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