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Anger Growing Over Officer-Involved Shooting Of Cambridge Student Anger Growing Over Officer-Involved Shooting Of Cambridge Student
Anger Growing Over Officer-Involved Shooting Of Cambridge Student Dozens of people gathered on Monday, Jan. 9, to protest the officer-involved killing of UMass student Sayad Faisal last week and grieve the loss of a community member that they said had big dreams and was working to make them a reality.   The Bangladesh Association of New England and other groups led the protest to denounce police brutality and call out officers for not seeking less lethal means to deal with the young man.  A Cambridge officer shot Faisal a little after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4., after he jumped through a window in the Cambridgeport area and began cutting himself with b…

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by Josh Lanier
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Family Of Cambridge Man Killed By Cops Demand Action; Video Shows His Final Moments: Report Family Of Cambridge Man Killed By Cops Demand Action; Video Shows His Final Moments: Report
Family Of Cambridge Man Killed By Cops Demand Action; Video Shows His Final Moments: Report Friends and family of Sayed Faisal, the 20-year-old man killed by police on Wednesday, Jan. 4, gathered at Cambridge City Hall Thursday to demand answers. The Bangladesh Association of New England (BANE), who organized the protest, allowed community members to express their frustrations with how police handled the situation and to ask for accountability. "We want justice," the dozens of protesters shouted on the steps of the building. "We want justice for Sayed. Stop killing civilians." Dear community members, Salam and greetings, It’s so heartbreaking to hear about the sad news. …

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by Josh Lanier