Parents of Manuel Paez Teran Demand Justice and Answers Nearly Two Years After Fatal Police Shooting in Atlanta
Belkins Terán and Joel Paez are seeking answers regarding the death of their son, Manuel Paez-Terán, who was killed during a police operation near the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in January 2023. The couple has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of Paez-Terán's First and Fourth Amendment rights, claiming excessive force was used during the clearing of a protest site. Their attorney aims to hold those involved in the operation accountable and to clarify the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter, emphasizing that Paez-Terán was in a public space at the time.