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Rep. Raymond Dehn Seeks Peace at the Fourth Precinct

Thursday, November 19, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Jamar Clark was fatally shot by police five days ago. In the five days since the tragic shooting of Jamar Clark, protesters have continued to peaceably assemble at the Fourth Precinct in Minneapolis. Early yesterday afternoon, citing safety and accessibility issues, the Minneapolis Police Department removed those assembling from the Fourth Precinct entrance. As the evening progressed, the police response to those assembling continued to escalate, which including the use of paint balls, rubber bullets, and chemical irritants.

 

Rep. Raymond Dehn (DFL-Minneapolis), who represents the area, issued the following statement covering the events of the last five days:

 

“The five days since Jamar was shot have been painful for our community and Jamar’s family. It’s clear that all Jamar’s family has sought is to share how much they loved Jamar and their desire not to see any more violence come from this tragedy.

 

“Those of us who have stood together at the Fourth Precinct are doing what we can to seek answers for Jamar and our community. What I’ve seen from those demonstrating at the Fourth Precinct has been nothing but peaceful. While there may be some bad actors, we must remember that the police have guns and the protesters don’t. Minneapolis is better than what happened last night and must strive to do better.

 

“I urge everyone involved to move forward in a respectful manner. Our community and Jamar’s family deserve nothing short of peace from all of us.”

 

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