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The two officers were later cleared of criminal wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"Our officers have a role to facilitate and accommodate peaceful protest," he said, while cautioning against a repeat of widespread anti-immigrant rioting last June.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Police in Herat denied there had been any deaths, but have acknowledged they responded to the protest, telling the BBC that officers had "taken action to ensure security and maintain public order".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A subsequent internal investigation found that the officers who shot at Atkins acted within policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Still, the officers on the ground did what they could and tried to keep people away, even though it was pointless to try to block the roads.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone