Alton Sterling scholarship fund tops $400,000 after deadly police shooting
A scholarship fund for the children of the victim of a police shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has already raised more than $400,000, though it began just over 24 hours ago.
Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man who sold CDs outside a convenience store in Baton Rouge, was pinned and fatally shot by police on Tuesday.
The officers, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake, have been put on paid leave, but have not been arrested or charged with any crime.
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Renowned author and TV writer Issa Rae started the GoFundMe page.
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"If you feel helpless, but want to play a small part in easing the burden of #AltonSterling's family, consider donating to this scholarship fund for his 15-year-old son (and his other kids)," Rae wrote on the page.
Rae said all the donations will go to Sterling's family.
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