DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Protesters marched in Dallas and Fort Worth over charges announced in Kentucky regarding Breonna Taylor.
The unrest came after a Kentucky grand jury did not bring charges against Louisville police for the killing of Taylor, however fired officer Brett Hankison was indicted on first-degree endangerment charges. Two other officers who also fired shots were not indicted.
In March, Taylor was shot multiple times by officers who went into her home on during a narcotics investigation.
Dallas Police Major Vincent Weddington wants to know what was the link to connect her to any crime when she wasn’t wanted and there were no drugs found.
“I truly understand why the people are upset when they say what were the Louisville police doing there in the first place?” said Weddington.
He said this indictment wasn’t a popular decision and hopes there’s only peaceful protests to come of it.
Protesters across the country have demanded justice for Taylor and other black people killed by police.
In Dallas and Fort Worth, protesters marched downtown. In Dallas, they converged on city hall during the budget meeting three separate times. At one point they tried to enter the parking garage but were turned away.
“I’m not saying all cops are bad but if they are, they need to be held accountable..that’s what our criminal justice system is about…it doesn’t make any sense that there’s a police shooting and the only charges are for the bullets that missed,” said one Dallas Protester who was among a large crowd marching from DPD Headquarters to City Hall.
“I am sad that justice still hasn’t been served… but that’s not going to stop the movement and stop me from helping my community,” said another protester.
Louisville Kentucky Metro Police have confirmed two officers were shot during protests Wednesday night, they are both reported to be in stable condition.
Police say about 100 people were arrested overnight during the protests in Louisville.
