But nearly two months after the shootings , Dallas police have moved to silence critics and squelch lingering questions about the attack. DALLAS—The day after five Dallas officers were killed by a sniper, the city’s police chief described the men as “guardians” of democracy, praising them for protecting the freedom to protest at a large demonstration against police brutality. Crenshaw said Alexander was targeted because of his protest activities and that the shooter, Micah Johnson, was not affiliated with their group. The city settled a lawsuit from that group before changing the law to prohibit protests on overpasses and other areas near highways. Alexander, the founder of the protest network, believes he was targeted because he refused to stop the demonstrations.

Source: thestar August 28, 2016 19:18 UTC