A preliminary investigation by Minnesota officials suggests the fatal shooting of an Australian woman, Justine Damond, by a Minneapolis police officer may have been sparked by a “loud sound” near the police car. Minneapolis officer who allegedly shot Justine Damond offers condolences Read more“As they reached West 51st Street, officer Harrity indicated that he was startled by a loud sound near the squad. Harrity indicated that officer Noor discharged his weapon, striking [Damond] through the open driver’s side window. “Officer Harrity told investigators that the officers saw an 18 to 25-year-old white male who was bicycling eastbound on West 51st Street immediately before the shooting. Justine Damond shooting: Australian woman's last moments heard over US police radio Read moreDamond, who was also known as Justine Ruszczyk, had taken the name of her American fiance, Don Damond, ahead of their wedding.

Source: The Guardian July 19, 2017 00:00 UTC