-- WINNIPEG -- A brother of 28-year-old Eric Daniels, who was shot by Winnipeg police Saturday night in the West End while brandishing a machete, said he does not blame police for their actions.There's a breath of fresh air.
“I’ve had enough of aboriginals blaming police and saying it’s racism. I’m aboriginal myself and I’m sick and tired of it,” he said.
“They’re forced to make these kinds of decisions. This is going to be weighing on the police officer’s conscience for the rest of his life.
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