More protests are planned in Connecticut Sunday over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died Monday after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on his neck until he stopped breathing.
Protests are planned in Norwalk, Stamford, New Haven and Waterbury.
Will will be providing updates throughout the day.
Danbury mayor, police chief ‘deeply troubled’
A statement from Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour:
“We are deeply troubled by the recent events in Minnesota. These actions are inexcusable and officers standing idly by when it happens is equally troubling and unacceptable.
“We acknowledge the pain that this and all incidents of unnecessary force by police cause the nation as a whole and often communities of color in particular. We do not condone police brutality under any circumstances.
“Please know that we cherish the relationship our department enjoys with the entire Danbury community. We will never take that relationship for granted and we will continue to do our best to to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all.”
Stamford police chief” ‘We are just as disappointed’
“The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is very disturbing and there is no excuse for the actions of the Officers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family of George Floyd as well as the people of Minneapolis during these trying and tragic times.
“I would like to assure the residents of Stamford that we are just as disappointed as you are and do not want the behavior of those officers to affect the relationship we have built within our community. We will continue to hold ourselves to the highest standard.”- Chief...
from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Updates-Connecticut-protests-over-Floyd-s-15306431.php
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