Watch Live: Family of Andrew Brown Jr. holds press conference
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The family of Andrew Brown Jr., a 42-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by law enforcement this week, is holding a press conference in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on Saturday at 3 p.m. Authorities have said that Brown was shot and killed while deputies were serving warrants. What: The family of Andrew Brown Jr. addresses the public in a press conference Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021 Time: 3 p.m. ET Location: Elizabeth City, North Carolina Online stream: Live on CBSN in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device
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