Boston protests "Less Lethal" weapons that killed an innocent student

In 2004, The Boston Red Sox came from behind in the AL championship series to beat the New York Yankees 4-3. Students from nearby colleges surged into a street celebration, only to be met by police firing less lethal weapons that killed Victoria Snellgrove as she happily participated while standing on a sidewalk. Ensuing protests succeeded in banning the murder weapon.

In 2004, The Boston Red Sox came from behind in the AL championship series to beat the New York Yankees 4-3. Students from nearby colleges surged into a street celebration, only to be met by police firing less lethal weapons that killed Victoria Snellgrove as she happily participated while standing on a sidewalk. Ensuing protests succeeded in banning the murder weapon.

George Katsiaficas

Author and activist, George Katsiaficas has written on anti-capitalist and revolutionary social movements globally.

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