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In Elizabeth City tonight as calls increase for the release of body camera video in the death of Andrew Brown on Wednesday morning. We’re awaiting a press conference at 3 from religious leaders and other family members. @WAVY_News
The family of Andrew Brown is taking their seats ahead of the press conference. @WAVY_News
Press conference is kicking off here starting with one of the legal representatives of the Brown Family. He says his death is “Another tragic event we see over and over again in this country. We’re sick and tired of it.” @WAVY_News
They’re calling for the release of all body camera video saying it was an “unjustifiable shooting”. Says they are going to seek and find justice. @WAVY_News
They have two pandemics going on: COVID-19 and the killing of unarmed African American men. @WAVY_News
Rev. Barber says it’s hard to stand here and look at these faces of the family. Says these types of acts aren’t new in eastern NC. @WAVY_News
Rev. Barber says the issue is about the use of excessive force by the police, it doesn’t matter the race of the officers. Adds “America here is the issue: a warrant is not a license to kill. A warrant does not mean a person is guilty. It is not the authorization to shoot someone.
In this video, Rev. Barber refers to the release of body camera video in Columbus, Ohio as reason for law enforcement to release the tapes. @WAVY_News
More from Rev. Barber, calling for unity and says, “be vigilant but not violent.” @WAVY_News
