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Rally for Payton Wasson taking place at City Hall

A rally is scheduled for 22-year-old Payton Wasson of Nampa, who was shot and killed by Boise Police on June 24. Is taking place at Boise City Hall tonight.

The rally has gained public attention, with people sharing posts across social media platforms.

Wasson was shot after fleeing from a traffic stop on foot. Police say Wasson ran after they approached a suspicious vehicle near 5th and Main St. around 2 a.m. on Saturday.

According to police, three suspects were in the vehicle, 2 of which were detained by police, when Wasson ran carrying a firearm.

Wasson ignored commands to stop. Officers fired, hitting Wasson in the head.

He was transported to the hospital, but life-saving measures were ultimately unsuccessful, and he succumbed to his injuries around 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 25.

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