| "The shooting death of Rumain Brisbon by Phoenix police has sparked outrage in our community. The slaying of this unarmed black man and the unjust profiling that proceeded it are abominable offenses. The only thing worse is the impact of his tragic death on his family and little girls." [Phoenix, AZ] — We join thousands of people across the nation raising their voices, taking to the streets, rallying and demanding justice for the lives of the Black men, women and children killed every 28 hours by police. Rumain Brisbon, father of four and resident of Phoenix, AZ was killed by an unnamed Phoenix Police Officer on Tuesday December 2, 2014. Police statements and mainstream media outlets allege that Mr. Brisbon was a drug dealer and threatened the officer, causing the officer to use deadly force. However, witnesses, family and friends present a different story. Rumain was not a drug dealer. In fact, he was just in front of his home while approached by the police officer. Sources say, Rumain was shot in front of his young children. The white police officer mistook a pill bottle for a gun. The police ambush started because of a phone call put in by a unnamed resident. The caller told police Rumain looked suspicious. However, Rumain was dropping off food for his little girls. Tia Oso, Phoenix organizer with Black Alliance for Just Immigration, “Too many Phoenix residents have died at the hands of law enforcement. Unarmed, too many questions unanswered. We are mobilizing our community to fight back and hold police accountable.” “Rumain Brisbon’s death and others before his shows us that cases like Mike Brown exist right here in Arizona. It is time for our communities to unite against racial profiling, police violence and injustice and organize for change. This rally is held in solidarity with the people of Ferguson as well as a call to action to our local community to stand for justice.” Tia Oso. What: Vigil and Rally for Rumain Brisbon and other victims of Police Killings at Civic Space Park When: Thursday December 4, 2014 – 8pm Where: 424 N. Central |
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