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State troopers who fatally shot 'Cop City' activist won't face charges, prosecutor says

  • Activist Manuel Paez Terán was killed by state troopers in January while protesting the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center known as "Cop City".
  • The troopers shot Terán after he allegedly fired at them first, seriously injuring one trooper.
  • A prosecutor ruled the use of deadly force was reasonable and no criminal charges will be filed against the troopers.
  • Terán's family and activists have disputed the official account and called for an independent probe into the death.
  • The killing has galvanized the "Stop Cop City" movement, leading to protests, vandalism charges, and claims of domestic terrorism.
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