Then, just about 10 minutes after he arrived, officers put on gas masks and began throwing tear gas and stun grenades into the crowd. It was one of many videos of police using disproportionate force in recent years that has helped to tip public opinion in favor of reform. Videos of police using tear gas, pepper balls and rubber bullets on protesters have added fuel to the fire. Roughly three-quarters of Americans support the protests, the data show, and 44% said officers had used too much force on peaceful protesters. Donna-maria Harris, a spokeswoman for the Raleigh Police Department, declined to answer most questions about the incident, saying the matter is under review.

Source: The Herald June 22, 2020 18:45 UTC