#NOW: A news conference is beginning at @LVMPD headquarters.
@AaronDFordNV is speaking first.
“We want you to exercise your right to protest peacefully.”
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“Do we have work to do, we absolutely do, but we want to continue to work with you to make that happen.”
@AaronDFordNV continues saying he is proud of the community work @LVMPD has been doing. @8NewsNow #8NN
A member of @LVMPD is now speaking, denouncing the actions of Minneapolis Police that led to George Floyd’s death.
He said he does not condone violent actions. He’s had 25 officers hurt since destruction began. He adds that they remain prepared.
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“As a people we are broken hearted. As a community we are broken hearted.”
The leader of Hope For Prisoners speaks, condoning violence as a way to combat more violence. @8NewsNow #8NN
“We must keep moving forward together. But we must talk to each other and listen to each other.”
She continues, reading comments from community members. @8NewsNow
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“Walk and protest in peace to be part of the real change.”
@mayoroflasvegas concludes, saying non-violence makes the biggest difference. @8NewsNow #8NN
“My neighbors and the citizens of Las Vegas want peaceful protests.”
City Councilman Cedric Crear continues, acknowledging frustrations across the country. He also says justice needs to be served. @8NewsNow #8NN
“We urge everyone to be peaceful for our community.”
@mayoroflasvegas takes the podium to speak. Again, she is encouraging peaceful protesting but condemning any violence.
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Pastor Cherry continues, thanking city leaders and @LVMPD for keeping situations under control.
He speaks directly to the community, saying @LVMPD has handled everything professionally. @8NewsNow #8NN
A member of the multicultural advisory council continues the news conference.
“This is not going to be a sprint, this is going to be a marathon.”
Ha again encourages people to refrain from any violence. @8NewsNow #8NN
#UPDATE: I asked @mayoroflasvegas about any possible curfew for the City of Las Vegas.
She said at the moment, she and @Sheriff_LVMPD believe that action would be too harsh, as they believe the majority of the people causing destruction do not live in #LasVegas. @8NewsNow #8NN
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