#NOW: A news conference is starting at @LVMPD headquarters ahead of more planned protests.
@mayoroflasvegas is speaking now. @Sheriff_LVMPD is also expected to speak. @8NewsNow #8NN
“Every member of our law enforcement, every member of our community, any color, any faith, we are a community. We believe in love.” -@mayoroflasvegas @8NewsNow #8NN
City councilman Cedric Crear is now speaking.
He says “we demand justice” but says “protesting with torches will only burn our businesses and buildings down. We are better than that.” @8NewsNow #8NN
Pastor Troy Martinez is now speaking. He says “violence is not the way. It is dangerous.”
He goes on to say that @LVMPD has many people of color on the force and any violence will put them in harm’s way. @8NewsNow #8NN
“Our police officers are trained to deescalate the situation without harming anyone.”
The news conference continues. Many have also warned of concerns of some traveling from outside #LasVegas to protest and riot. @8NewsNow #8NN
The president of The #LasVegas @NAACP is now speaking.
“We have made sure that our police department is strong, our community is strong, and that we have open communication, that our community stays safe.” @8NewsNow #8NN
@Sheriff_LVMPD is now standing up to speak.
@8NewsNow #8NN
Share this Scrolly Tale with your friends.
A Scrolly Tale is a new way to read Twitter threads with a more visually immersive experience.
Discover more beautiful Scrolly Tales like this.