The shooting death of Sonya Massey by a deputy has sparked outrage across the country, with communities coming together to demand justice. Body camera footage from Illinois showed the deputy shooting Massey in the face despite her showing no apparent threat. In response, crowds gathered in downtown Norfolk to march for peace and unity, led by activist Darrell Redmond. Redmond emphasized the importance of standing together as a community to prevent history from repeating itself, referencing the protests for George Floyd in 2020. He called for a complete overhaul of policing to better protect Black communities, stressing the need for reeducation on community policing and the true role of law enforcement in serving and protecting. Redmond ended by promising that they would not allow another tragedy like George Floyd or Sonya Massey to occur. As the community continues to demand justice, updates on the situation can be found on WAVY.com.
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Dozens in Norfolk March in Protest of Deputy Shooting of Unarmed Woman from Illinois
