Protest erupts over fatal police shooting in Lawrence Tavern

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Protest Erupts Over Police Shooting in Lawrence Tavern

Residents of Lawrence Tavern have taken to the streets in protest over the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Andrew Richards, who they claim was killed in cold blood by police last Friday.

According to his relatives, who led a protest this morning, Richards was an innocent man targeted wrongfully during a police operation involving a search warrant at his home.

The community is calling for transparency and accountability as they demand answers and justice for Richards.

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