The man who shot a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin, Texas, over the weekend was released from jail after claiming he fired his weapon in self-defense, according to police.
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley said the department released the unnamed man from jail without charges because he believes he acted in self-defense after a protester, Garrett Foster, allegedly pointed an AK-47-style rifle at the man while he was in his vehicle. Police said the incident is still under investigation.
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