The fight for justice continues: Friday demonstrations planned across SoCal
LOS ANGELES - Southern California residents continued to fight for justice and against police brutality for another day of planned peaceful protests on what would have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday.
Taylor, an EMT and aspiring nurse, was killed after Louisville police officers fired more than 20 shots in her home.
Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old aspiring nurse, was killed on March 13 after being shot eight times by Louisville police officers. (Source: Family photo)
Her family has filed a lawsuit stating she was asleep inside her Kentucky apartment at the time when officers executed a search warrant at the wrong address.
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The officers involved in her death have yet to face any charges.
On Thursday, those who knew and loved George Floyd, along with prolific members of the African American community attended his memorial service in Minneapolis.
Floyd was killed while in police custody on May 25. His death was captured on video as a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, despite Floyd asking for relief and constantly stating he could not breathe. The other three officers at the scene did not step in to help.
All four officers have now been charged, including second-degree murder for Derek Chauvin, the former officer who was seen kneeling on Floyd's neck.
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Information for Friday's protests across Southland can be found below.
Arcadia
The Methodist Hospital of Southern California held a “#WhiteCoatsForBlackLives” protest at 10 a.m. in remembrance of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality event organizers said.
Culver City
Members of Support Our Cops and Fireman held a demonstration in support of “good cops and firemen,” and against “looters, rioters and ANTIFA thugs that dishonor the murders of George Floyd, St. Louis Police Captain David Dorn and other innocents.”
The protest was set to begin at noon in front of the Culver City Police Department located at 4040 Duquesne Ave.
Dana Point
A protest march is set to begin at Dana Point Harbor starting at 3 p.m.
Downtown Los Angeles
An hours-long protest was underway in downtown Los Angeles as demonstrators made a symbolic gesture.
“We’re having a memorial for the lives of people that have been lost in L.A. County due to state-sanctioned violence and across the country. Each rose represents someone who is currently locked up in L.A. county…that’s about 12,000 people,” a spokeswoman with Justice L.A. said.
Huntington Beach
A demonstration was planned for 11 a.m. at Worthy Park located on the corner of Main and 17th streets.
La Mirada
Protesters met at La Mirada Regional Park at 12 p.m. The event organizers asked those who wished to participate to wear masks and to practice social distancing
Los Feliz
Physicians and allied health professionals at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles planned to kneel for ten minutes of silence in solidarity with the “White Coats 4 Black Lives” movement.
Moreno Valley
The Inland Empire chapter of Black Lives Matter planned to march from the Moreno Valley Community Park to the Moreno Valley City Hall starting at 3 p.m.
Northridge
On social media, it was reported a demonstration would begin at 12 p.m. at the Northridge Recreation Center located at 18300 Lemarsh St.
Temecula
Demonstrators plan to march from the Temecula Duck Pond to Temecula City Hall beginning at 3 p.m.
Venice
There was a large turnout in Venice Friday morning as demonstrations participated in a sit-in protest from the Santa Monica to Venice Beach piers.
“I think we have a long way to go before there’s true equality. I am happy that we had four policemen who were charged. I think it would help the community a lot to see them actually go to jail and be sentenced…but until then I think the protests are good. I think it shows a lot of people are willing to make that change and it’s long overdue,” a demonstrator told FOX 11’s Bob DeCastro.
West Hollywood
It was a large turnout in West Hollywood on Friday afternoon on all four corners outside The Laugh Factory.
Organizers said they did not plan a march, but rather, a birthday celebration for Taylor.
Demonstrators brought white flowers, symbolizing peace, and an array of signs.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.