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After Shooting, Unrest, Wyoming Gets First Black Sheriff
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming has its first Black sheriff, who has been appointed months after fury over racist policing roiled U.S. cities.
Albany County Sheriff Aaron Appelhans took office in December after his predecessor retired.
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When the new sheriff took office one Wyoming lawmaker made reference to the movie Blazing Saddles. He quickly apologized.
Meanwhile, one of his officers faces a lawsuit after shooting an unarmed, mentally ill man during a traffic stop two years ago.
The shooting stoked backlash that played a major role in the sheriff's appointment.
He told The Associated Press that “keeping the peace” will be a priority.
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