"The suspect from that stabbing fled on foot, and a description was provided to responding officers. The suspect description that was broadcast was a black female, (wearing) all black, bald, armed with a pistol and a knife," Police Chief Lawrence Revell said, as reported by.Multiple witnesses claim officers immediately opened fire on McDade without shouting any orders or identifying themselves as law enforcement. . "Justice cannot be served without accountability," Natishia June, the deputy field director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, said during a press briefing Monday calling for an independent investigation into his death. As of right now I haven’t seen many people talking about this, but I would really like to get his name out there. . #Blm #blacklivesmatter #blacktranslivesmatter #trans #transgender #transman #transmasculine #lgbtq #sayhisname #Florida #tallahassee,I’m weary of the names y’all keep saying and those you leave out. ".The National Black Justice Coalition called for a "full and complete investigation" following news of McDade's death. Floyd's death, along with the recent police shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, has brought attention to the institutionalized racism faced by black people, June said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This must end. YOUR SILENCE IS LOUD AND CLEAR. How can I help demand justice for Tony McDade? "Black people, LGBTQ people, and especially all LGBTQ people of color are at greater risk for violence every day in this country. "With respect for the legal process, the City has agreed to respect the PBA’s effort to seek a court ruling to determine if a police officer is exempt under the victim’s rights state constitutional amendment. By: Meredith Deliso, ABC News Posted at 5:19 AM, Jun 03, 2020 . We do know that Tony should not have been killed," Executive Director David J. Johns said in a statement. . she said.McDade's death is believed to be at least the 12th violent death of a transgender or gender nonconforming person so far this year in the U.S., according to the Human Rights Campaign. Breonna Taylor should still be alive," June said.
An unarmed Black trans man, by the name of Tony Mcdade was gunned down by Tallahassee law enforcement on Wednesday morning. Grassroots Global Justice Alliance joins community voices from across North America and around the world collectively condemning the murders of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tony McDade in Tallahassee, Florida, Breonna Taylor in Kentucky, Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and so many more Black lives lost to white racial violence, police militarism, and structural racism in the United States. . On May 27, Tony McDade—a 38-year-old black transgender man—was shot and killed by a Tallahassee police officer who was responding to a call about a deadly stabbing. ",According to Equality Florida, the state is an "epicenter" of anti-trans violence, with seven black transgender women murdered over the last two years. Within 24 hours, Malik Jackson and McDade were dead. The moment we start debating which black lives are worthy of saving, is the moment we carve out a foothold from which White supremacy can sustain it’s balance. Donate to the Florida Bail Fund for protestors here. ⠀ The police officers name who murdered Tony McDade has still NOT been released. Tony McDade, a 38-year-old Black trans man, was shot by an unnamed police officer in Tallahassee, Florida, making him at least the 12th American trans person to be killed in 2020,Neighbors and other witnesses at the Leon Arms apartment complex have strongly disputed the police account of McDade's death. Police responded to a call about a stabbing that he was believed to be connected with and upon arriving on the scene, they hopped out of the car unannounced—and immediately opened fire on him. "Tony McDade should still be alive. Kaley B. started this petition to Black Lives Matter Activists and 1 other. LGBTQ community calls for justice after Tony McDade, a black trans man, killed by police. It’s very clear who folks believe shouldn’t be murdered and who should. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. "The City of Tallahassee has been notified of the PBA’s (Police Benevolent Association) intent to file a motion this week related to Marsy’s Law," the City said in a statement. "We don't know a lot of the details around Tony's death, or how police became involved. Donate to a fundraiser to support Tony's mom, Wanda McDade, and his family in their fight for justice, here. ".The Tallahassee Police Department is currently undergoing three investigations connected to this incident: the death of the stabbing victim, the death of McDade and the officer-involved shooting itself "to see if the officer committed a criminal act," Officer Kevin Bradshaw, spokesman for the Tallahassee Police Department, told ABC News.Bradshaw said the department is still collecting and reviewing evidence, and likely no more details will be released until the investigation goes before the grand jury. McDade allegedly pointed a gun at the officer, and the officer fatally shot him, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said in a press briefing following the shooting.The death of McDade, 38, was the third fatal officer-involved shooting in the Florida capital in two months.His death -- two days after George Floyd's while in police custody -- has sparked an outcry from advocacy groups. ".One organization, Tallahassee Community Action Committee, is calling for Revell to resign.
As.But Clifford Butler, a resident of the Leon Arms apartments,Another resident, speaking on Facebook Live after the shooting, as,Tori Cooper, community engagement director of the Human Rights Campaign's Transgender Justice Initiative, told,"Black people, LGBTQ people, and especially all LGBTQ people of color are at greater risk for violence every day in this country," Cooper,In Honor of RBG, Nine Women Reflect on Her Legacy,Regina King Wore a Breonna Taylor Shirt to Emmys,Make a Statement With an Eye-Popping Ring,Yara Shahidi's "Voter" Barbie Doll Is Re-Released.This content is imported from Instagram.