“We have to speak truth to power when we get an opportunity and these dangerous no-knock warrants are disproportionately executed against black people in America,” said Crump.
Breonna Taylor, shot multiple times, was not the suspect of a drug-related crime and there were no drugs found in her apartment. In fact, she had just worked four overnight shifts on the front lines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic as an emergency room technician. Her only crime was dating a Black man who was known to be a drug dealer.
Tamika Mallory of Until Freedom said an indictment against the officers or termination of employment is necessary for the community to be at peace.
“The restitution portion is one part, but arresting the officers is what will make this city do right by all of its citizens,” said Mallory.
Crump, Palmer, and others related to Taylor’s case are continuing to push for charges against the officers who killed her.
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