Atlanta police were called to a local Wendy’s restaurant Friday night on University Avenue where a man was passed-out in his vehicle in the drive-thru. After police arrived Rayshard Brooks, 27, was given a field sobriety test which he reportedly failed. Two officers then told Mr. Brooks he was under arrest.

Mr. Brooks then struggled with police officers as they attempted to handcuff him.

The struggle escalated and Mr. Brooks is seen on video fighting with the two officers and gaining a taser in the fight.

Mr. Brooks ran from the two officers who pursued him.

During the chase Mr. Brooks turned and fired the taser at the police. One of the officers fired his handgun at Mr. Brooks who later died in the hospital. Both officers were put on leave while the shooting is investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said the shooting was unjustified and called for the Officer who fired the fatal shot to be fired. Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields quit immediately after the Mayor’s remarks.

Protests began tonight and things escalated quickly. As a group of protestors blocked traffic on the interstate, another group descended the Wendy’s restaurant and set it ablaze.

Here’s a livestream of current events:

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https://twitter.com/theangiestanton/status/1271800612489965568

https://twitter.com/thecjpearson/status/1271925335156822017

https://twitter.com/PeasantJustice/status/1271987500009918465

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