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Texas Police Officer Arrested, Charged With Murder After Fatally Shooting Black Man

Texas state officials announced the arrest of Wolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas for shooting and killing Jonathan Price. Officials said the officer's actions "were not objectionably reasonable."
People gather for a march, rally and candlelight vigil in honor Jonathan Price in Wolfe City, Texas, on Monday. Wolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas has been charged in relation to the fatal shooting.

A white Texas police officer has been arrested and charged with the murder of a Black man after a preliminary investigation determined the officer's actions "were not objectionably reasonable."

The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement late Monday that Wolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas first

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