The United States is hopeful for an end to the coronavirus pandemic as it tries to prevent an “epidemic” of gun violence. On Thursday, officials in the city of Chicago, Illinois, released video of the March 29 killing of young teenager Adam Toledo. The recording appears to show the 13-year-old boy dropping a handgun and raising his hands just before the officer fired. The police said they had gone to the area, a mostly Hispanic neighborhood of Chicago, to answer reports of gunfire. They said the officer who shot Toledo had tried to save him. The video came out as another police officer was charged with the shooting and killing of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot during a traffic stop. A police official said the officer mistakenly shot Wright and had meant to use a Taser against him. Wright’s death led to several days of riots in the area. The nightly riots in the city took place as former police officer Derek Chauvin stands trial for the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Chauvin, who is white, was seen on video holding Floyd, who is Black, down with a knee to his neck for more than 9 minutes. During the recording, Floyd repeatedly tells the police, “I can’t breathe….” Floyd’s death led to nationwide protests on policing and violence against minorities in the country.

What does the word raising mean?
Lift or move to a higher position or level
Hide with discretion
Erratic motions
To place in pockets
How old was Adam Toledo?
13
18
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35
Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot during a traffic stop.
traffic stop
robbery
assault
domestic flight