Police violence is gun violence!
Early on the morning of August 25, 2021, the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) executed 27- year old An'Twan Gilmore, a Black man, as he slept in his car.
This was the second person MPD shot in 9 hours. Statements given by Chief Contee have been contradictory and unclear and somehow "the officer’s body camera was activated but that part of the shooting is obstructed by the protective shield the officer was holding". We are clear what this means, and that is completely unacceptable. We must take immediate action.
Sleeping in a car can never justify a state execution in D.C. or anywhere else.
Cops have not only failed to save lives in our streets, they are part of the gun violence taking lives in the streets. Police violence is gun violence and it’s time we put a stop to it now! DC police have NOT been defunded and the council increased their budget to hire more police.
An'Twan Gilmore should still be here. Join us in solidarity as we demand justice!