In the early hours of a Sunday morning in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans, a life was cut short, sparking grief and questions within the community. Keith 'Magic' Atkinson, a 31-year-old male, was fatally shot on February 16, 2014. The incident was the result of an encounter with a New Orleans police officer.
The officer involved was identified as Jonathan Hirdes, an eight-year veteran of the force. According to the New Orleans Police Department, officers perceived a threat from
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