Amazing writing. Beautifully graphic. Stunning character development and imagery.
Is this a political story? Not in my mind, even with the references to BLM. Of course these murderers, like all murderers, would try to justify their murderous behavior by claiming some right to enact vengeance. That's the way of all those who act with evil intent, seduced and corrupted by power. But there is no justification for murder, for any reason. That's the reason to stand firm against any and all systems that try to do so, state sanctioned or otherwise. These are not avenging angels, and I like that the author doesn't try to make them seem so.
This is just plain amazing writing. I won't soon forget it.