Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor has been found guilty of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the July 15, 2017 shooting death of Justine Damond. He was acquitted of second-degree murder.
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Noor is reportedly the first police officer in recent Minnesota history to be convicted of murder and manslaughter in connection to an on-duty shooting. His sentencing is on June 7.
Check back for more information and community perspectives on the Noor conviction on in the coming days.
A rally to honor victims of police violence is planned for tomorrow at 5 pm at the Hennepin County Government Center.
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