What We Know About Minneapolis Police Shooting of Black Man That's Sparked Protests

Protests have erupted in Minneapolis after a 24-year-old African-American man was shot over the weekend by Minneapolis police, according to officials.

The man, identified by family members as Jamar Clark, died a day later after being taken off life support, his family told ABC affiliate KSTP.

Here's what we know about what happened, the ongoing investigations and the reaction from the community:



What Happened During the Shooting and Who Was Involved?

The shooting happened on Sunday shortly after 12:45 a.m., when "officers responded to an assault call, which was quickly changed to a health call as the suspect involved in the assault confronted paramedics," Minneapolis Police Chief Jane¨¦ Harteau said at a news conference Sunday.


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