1.09.2009

In The News: Protestors want Justice in Oakland Shooting

Protestors wear signs on thier back saying 'dont shoot' during a demonstration at the Fruitvale BART station Wednesday in Oakland, California. protesting the shooting death of Oscar Grant.


Grant was shot in the back by a Bay Area Rapid Transit (B.A.R.T.) police officer early on New Year’s morning after police responded to reports of fighting on a train. Protests, which began peacefully erupted shortly after Oscar Grant was laid to rest on Wednesday night.
Officers have arrested 105 people with charges including inciting a riot, vandalism, assault on a police officer and unlawful assembly.
THIS JUST IN: Victim's mother calls for an end to the rioting. See full story here

When will the senseless violence end... and creating more violence is not the answer people! Let's fight injustice with our words... not our foolishness! Your Thoughts??

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1 flavorful rants:

Anonymous said...

This was such a sad story. I have a feeling that they are going to let these cops go unless someone does something. I hope Obama steps in on that one.....

 

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