Atlanta Wendy’s demolished where Rayshard Brooks was killed
The Atlanta Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was killed by police was torn down. Construction crews demolish the charred remains of the restaurant that had been set ablaze by protesters the day after Brooks, 27, was killed. The site had served as a place of demonstrations in the following weeks.
“This is being done in a thoughtful way, with safety as the priority and in cooperation with city officials,” said a Wendy’s official. “There are no additional details to share at this time regarding this site.”
Brooks was fatally shot by police as he ran away from them. His death reignited demonstrations in the city following weeks of violent protests across the U.S. over George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis on May 25.
Protesters who had camped out at the torched restaurant for weeks, were forced off the property after 8-year-old Secoriea Turner was shot across the street from the restaurant while riding in a car.
Three suspects have been arrested in the Wendy’s arson case, including Natalie White, 29, whom Brooks identified as his girlfriend in bodycam footage from the shooting last month. She denies setting the restaurant on fire.
Former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan both surrendered themselves to law enforcement last month, one day after charges were filed against them by the Fulton County district attorney over Brooks’ death.
Rolfe faces 11 charges – including felony murder – while Brosnan was charged with aggravated assault and violating his oath.
