Cop City Police Training Center

Atlanta, January 20 (RHC)-- In Atlanta, Georgia, protests against a planned police training center known as Cop City escalated, when police say they shot and killed an activist who was part of the demonstrations.  

Police said they were conducting a major clearing of protesters who had occupied a wooded area outside the center when they were fired on, claiming they fired back after an officer was wounded by gunfire. 

Hundreds gathered at a vigil Wednesday night to mourn the protester’s death — where they disputed the police version.  Longtime Atlanta activist Kamau Franklin tweeted: “We need an independent investigation on the killing of this protester.  Why are SWAT teams in the forest w/ Georgia State troopers clearing a forest.” Six protesters were arrested Wednesday and charged with domestic terrorism.