“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
“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