Antigovernment demonstrations in Iran are spreading after Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the morality police, who detained her over the hijab rule. Videos shared on social media show Iranians boldly protesting in the face of crackdowns by authorities.
The police said the gunman, whom they described as an 18-year-old white man from outside the city, was motivated by racism. He appeared in court hours after the shooting and pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder.