Philando Castile Shooting: 5 Things You Need To Know

For the second day in a row Thursday, America watched video of a black man dying at the hands of police.

Philando Castile's girlfriend streamed in real time on Facebook Live the aftermath of him being shot by a police officer during a traffic stop in Minnesota.

Here are five things to know.

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The Actual Shooting Was Not Caught On Video

Castile's girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, started streaming on Facebook Live in the moments following her boyfriend getting shot. Castile, 32, is seen in the front seat of the car, bloody and slumped over but still moving and moaning. Reynolds said he was reaching for his wallet and ID, as police had asked, when he was shot, but Reynolds did not record that part of the incident.

Castile Was Carrying A Gun, Reynolds Said

He was licensed to do so, and he told officers as much, she said. Still, as he reached for his license and registration, Reynolds said, he was shot dead.

"Please officer, don’t tell me that you just did this to him. You shot four bullets into him, sir. He was just getting his license and registration, sir," Reynolds said in the video.

Castile Worked In Public Schools

A statement from the St. Paul Public School District said Castile was described as "a team player who maintained great relationships with staff and students alike. He had a cheerful disposition and his colleagues enjoyed working with him. He was quick to greet former coworkers with a smile and hug."

He had been working in the district since he was 19.

It's the Second Such Video In As Many Days

On Wednesday, video of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, police killing Alton Sterling reignited national attention toward police killings. Sterling was killed on Tuesday night, and video spread across the internet the next day. Watching the two killings back to back has set off a chain reaction through the country's leadership all the way to the very top.

President Obama Responds

Obama released a long, thoughtful statement on both of the tragedies Thursday afternoon:

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