Black man's mistaken arrest prompts anger, debate about officer fears
An advocate says a Burundian man's arrest is traumatizing a community that hoped for safety in Canada, while a former Ottawa police officer sees a complicated case involving split-second decisions under pressure.
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An advocate says a Burundian man's arrest is traumatizing a community that hoped for safety in Canada, while a former Ottawa police officer sees a complicated case involving split-second decisions under pressure.