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Then violence erupted, as caught in this video:

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The protester who was shot and injured was reported to be Shetamia Taylor, who was at the rally with her children. Fox4 interviewed a member of her family, who described what happened.

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Before the shooting occurred, protests had been peaceful. CNN reported that police actually planned the protest route.

The front page of the Dallas Morning News captures the drama of Thursday night's events, showing a tearful police officer embracing a woman.

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The Root will continue to follow this story as it develops.