Rep. Omar Criticizes 'Violence-Based Training' Of Police After Shooting

Following a fatal police shooting in Minneapolis Saturday, State Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minneapolis has released a statement in which she said she is "deeply heartbroken and disturbed by the death of Justine Damond, in the hands of Minneapolis Police Department Officer Mohamed Noor."

"Changing the body camera policy won’t solve the inherent problem. The current officer training program indoctrinates individuals of all races into a system that teaches them to act first, think later, and justify with fear," Omar continued.

"It’s time we explore solutions beyond improved training and cameras to capture evidence. We need to look at a complete shift in the culture of the police department, away from the use of lethal force and deadly weapons."

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Damond, 40, was weeks away from her wedding when she heard a noise Saturday night in the alley of the home in an upscale south Minneapolis neighborhood that she shared with her fiancé. How the 40-year-old bride-to-be from Sydney, Australia, ended up dead is a mystery that quickly became international news.

Read the latest details on the case: Officer Mohamed Noor Says No To Interview: BCA

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