MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) —Friends and relatives of a black man who was killed by a federal fugitive task force in Tennessee have peacefully gathered near the site of the shooting.
A few dozen people gathered Thursday evening near the Memphis house where 20-year-old Brandon Webber was killed Wednesday. Protesters on Wednesday night had reacted to the shooting by throwing rocks and bricks, injuring 36 law enforcement officers.
On Thursday, a couple of men spoke into megaphones as others sat on parked cars, talking among themselves. Webber’s father was present.
There was a light police presence with a couple police cars parked at a nearby fire station that was damaged during Wednesday’s unrest.
Memphis police said 36 law enforcement officers suffered minor injuries when protesters threw rocks and bricks after 20-year-old Brandon Webber was fatally shot Wednesday night.
Police Director Michael Rallings told WREG-TV Thursday evening that officers’ days off have been canceled and they will ride in two-person cars. Rallings said police will allow a peaceful protest but won’t allow threats or attacks on police officers, looting or property damage.
