Mpls. has asked for outside help before probing police incidents
The weekend shooting of an African American man by a Minneapolis police officer has once again sparked passionate protests.
City officials have asked state and federal authorities to investigate the shooting of 24-year-old Jamar Clark.
This is not the first time the city has requested outside help at looking into a high-profile clash between police and residents.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Brandt Williams about recent police shootings — especially in Minneapolis.
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