Unsung Hero

When Metro Police stopped and searched a suspicious man walking the streets of South London on September 25th, 2020 - they eventually brought him in on an intent to distribute charge, after finding marijuana in his bag. What they didn’t realize is that they failed to conduct a thorough search… as 23-year-old Louis De Zoysa was allowed to calmly enter a police custody center with an antique revolver concealed beneath his jacket, loaded with 6 bullets…

Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. 

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sergeant Matt Ratana who he shot dead in a police cell | Daily Mail Online 

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Music & Sound Effect Sources

Opening Track: “Minimal Meaning” by Marten Moses 

Closing Track: “Healing Waters” by Moments

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