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#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 Image
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.
@8NewsNow #8NN Image
Pastor Troy Martinez comes up to lead a prayer. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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.
@8NewsNow #8NN Image
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 Image
Pastor Cherry also leads a prayer, asking God to lift everyone up. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
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 Image
#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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Sep 24, 2020
#NOW: A #BlackLivesMatter group has gathered to protest downtown, outside of @DTContainerPark.

This comes just hours after a grand jury ruled no Louisville Police officers would be directly charged in the death of #BreonnaTaylor. @8NewsNow #8NN
“Tonight we march in honor of #BreonnaTaylor.”

@8NewsNow #8NN
“Say her name!”

The group has started marching towards Fremont Street, demanding justice for #BreonnaTaylor. @8NewsNow #8NN
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A vigil is about to start to honor Lesly Palacio.

The 22-year-old was found dead yesterday after she went missing on August 29th.

Police are still searching for the man suspected of killing her. @8NewsNow #8NN ImageImageImage
Lesly’s family just put some of her things out on this table, including scrubs, a stethoscope and a book.

They say she was going to school before she died. @8NewsNow #8NN ImageImage
The group has brought flowers, balloons and candles. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
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Las Vegas Metro Police are giving an update on Sunday’s OIS in the west valley. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
Officers are playing audio from the night’s 911 call, which is disturbing, per officers. The entire thing can be viewed on our @8NewsNow FB page. Image
This is a look at the suspect, per @LVMPD. Police say he had 8 knives and was stabbing his wife when they arrived. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
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Sep 3, 2020
#NOW: @GovSisolak is giving the latest update on our state’s #COVID19 response.

He says it’s officially been six months since our first positive case in #Nevada. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
“Right now our numbers are trending in the right direction, but we still have a long way to go considering we started so high.”

@GovSisolak speaks on #COVID19 cases and the good signs for our state. @8NewsNow #8NN Image
“We have to be careful in our reopening and aggressive in our mitigation.”

He also speaks on the importance of careful reopening steps, so our state doesn’t see a spike. @8NewsNow
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#BREAKING: Police & fire crews are on the scene of a deadly house fire near Decatur & Vegas Dr.

Two people were found dead in the back bedroom, per @LasVegasFD.

@LVMPD homicide is investigating, which is standard procedure. @8NewsNow #8NN
#UPDATE: @LVMPD says this is now being investigated as a homicide. They will provide a briefing sometime between 11:30 pm and midnight. @8NewsNow Image
Here’s our live shot from 11 pm, with everything we know so far about tonight’s homicide.

We’re waiting on a briefing from @LVMPD. @8NewsNow #8NN
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Aug 29, 2020
“All power to the people!”

Tonight’s commitment March is starting at the MLK Jr. statue in #NorthLasVegas.

The group here is standing in solidarity with the #MarchonWashington. @8NewsNow #8NN
Those gathering tonight have signs, shirts and chants ready.

They say their goal is to spread the message of social justice here locally, as others do the same on a national scale. @8NewsNow #8NN ImageImageImage
Tonight’s event officially kicks off with a portion of the Black National Anthem. The group then followed this with a prayer.

@8NewsNow #8NN
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