The department even went as far as to call the officers ‘brave’.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has slammed the HPD and labelled the shooting a ‘racist killing’.
The EFF released a statement on the 17th of April condemning the shooting.
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The political party is ‘disgusted’ by what they call a ‘racist killing’.
Myeni had no criminal record and his friends and family have described him as a kind and caring man.
Potter resigned from her position at the Brooklyn Center Police Department earlier this week.
Lindeni Myeni was shot and killed by police in Hawaii. Photo credit: @sheabutterhunSource: Twitter
The murder of 20-year-old Wright resulted in unrest and protests in Minnesota, Minneapolis in the US.
Potter is being held at the Hennepin Country jail without bond and is reportedly waiting for her firstcourtappearance.
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