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Nathaniel Julius, Teen With Down Syndrome, Killed by Police in South Africa

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Nathaniel Julius, a Black 16-year-old teenager with Down syndrome, was shot and killed by police in Johannesburg’s Eldorado Park in South Africa on Aug.

26. Julius was allegedly shot by police after he couldn’t answer the officers’ questions, highlighting a common fear about police violence in the disability community.

According to his family, Julius had gone out to get some snacks and was eating biscuits just meters from his home. He was confronted by police who, according to witnesses and Julius’ family, allegedly got frustrated when Julius couldn’t answer their questions.

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