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Officers Keith Sandy and Dominique Perez fired three rounds each at the 38-year-old Boyd, who police say was camping illegally in the Sandia foothills. Boyd died the next morning at the hospital.

Police have said Boyd repeatedly threatened them during an hourslong standoff and was armed with knives.

Helmet-cam footage released by the department shows Boyd turning away from officers when he was shot, and he appeared to believe he had an agreement with police as he gathered his belongings and started to walk down a small hill.

Police said a Crisis Intervention Team officer earlier had tried unsuccessfully to negotiate with Boyd, who had a lengthy criminal history that included assaults on law enforcement officers.

The video, which has been seen around the country, has re-ignited criticism of APD, which already is under civil investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for its use of force. The police department has shot and killed 22 men since 2010.

Protesters Tuesday marched down Central Avenue and Third Street to APD headquarters, blocking traffic and carrying signs with messages such as “Justice for James Boyd” and “Jail Killer Cops.” One featured an elaborate painting of APD’s logo, with a silhouette of Boyd being shot while turning away in place of the city’s skyline. “They’ve got your back,” it read.

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