Vandalism Reported, Protesters Taken Into Custody As New Yorkers Call For Justice For Walter Wallace Jr.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — There were protests Tuesday night in Brooklyn over the death of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia.
Wallace, a Black man, was killed by police officers on Monday. Cell phone video shows Wallace walking towards police. His family says he had a dinner knife on him.
Two officers, with guns drawn, repeatedly asked him to drop the weapon. Police say the officers fired at least seven shots each, killing Wallace.
MORE FROM CBS PHILADELPHIA: Looting Continues For 2nd Night In Philadelphia Following Fatal Police Shooting Of Walter Wallace Jr.
Several people were taken into custody in Brooklyn on Oct. 27, 2020, during protests over the death of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia. (Credit: CBS2)
About 200 people marched from Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
There are reports of vandalism, including glass shattered at a bus stop and an American flag that was set on fire.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as officers took several people into custody on Atlantic Avenue.
CBS2’s Dan Rice reports some police vehicles were also vandalized.
MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK
- Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues
- NYPD Officer Suspended Without Pay After Being Caught On Video Saying ‘Trump 2020’ Over Patrol Car’s Loudspeaker
- Fists And Rocks Fly As Jewish Trump Supporters And Counter Protesters Clash In Times Square
You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here.
https://ift.tt/34ALkQt
October 28, 2020 at 08:43AM
No comments: