Hundreds of people have gathered at a vigil in Melbourne’s west, following the police shooting death of a man on Thursday night in Footscray.
About 200 people rallied at Nicholson St in the heart of Footscray, many holding signs saying “Black Lives Matter” and calling for more mental health support.
Somali man Abdifatah Ahmed was shot dead by police after allegedly rushing at police with a knife.
Berhan Ahmed, a speaker at the event, said the area needed more mental health support instead of police.
“We don’t need to blame victims, we need to support victims,” Mr Ahmed said.
“Shame on [police] using guns instead of care.”
“Shame,” the crowd cried back.
