policeaccountability: JUSTICE FOR BYRON WILLIAMS Byron Williams was riding a bike, on his way to vis
JUSTICE FOR BYRON WILLIAMS
Byron Williams was riding a bike, on his way to visit his son early in the morning, when police officers Benjamin Vasquez and Patrick Campbell pulled him over for not having safety lights on his bicycle. Byron tried to run away on foot, leading to a short chase. When officers caught up to Byron, they ordered him to get on the ground, and he complied.
The officers then handcuffed him, using a knee and a hand to put pressure on his back. After a minute, a third officer arrived, and both he and one of the arresting officers knelt on Bryon lower back for about 30 seconds. Byron repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe,” at least 17 times.
More officers arrived, and they tried to pull Bryon to his feet, but his body reacted limply. Officers then dragged Bryon around the corner and dropped him to the ground. Bryon asked for an ambulance and was ignored as the officers laughed and discussed weekend plans. Officers then turned off their body cameras until the EMT finally arrived. By then, Bryon was lying lifeless on his back.
Please join us in demanding justice for Byron and other victims of police violence!
Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:53:03
