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    Louisville Police Officer Says Breonna Taylor Shooting Was 'Not A Race Thing'

    Taylor's killing, along with that of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, sparked national protests calling for an end to systemic racism and police brutality. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly denied he is racist.
    by Brakkton Booker Oct 21, 2020 2 minutes
    Emergency medical technician Breonna Taylor, 26, was shot and killed by police in her home in March. Her name has become a rallying cry in protests against police brutality and social injustice.

    One of the Louisville police officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor seven months ago said while her death was tragic, it is different than other high-profile killings of Black Americans this year.

    "It's not a race thing like people try to make it to be," said Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, one of the three officers who discharged

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