JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The New Black Panther Party protested Tuesday a deadly police-involved shooting that happened Sunday.
The protest was held Tuesday morning on the corner of 9th and Liberty streets, where the shooting happened. Crime scene technician’s with JSO were seen Tuesday morning taking pictures and gathering evidence.
Vernell Bing Jr., 22, had no brain activity after he was shot in the Springfield section of Jacksonville on Sunday. Family said he was taken off life support Monday night.
"We're going to put the pressure on Jacksonville like never before. They made a fatal mistake,” said the New Black Panther Party.
The New Black Panther Party is calling for a federal investigation into the police shooting.
A memorial has been set up where Bing was shot and killed by a JSO officer.
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A memorial has been set up where Vernell Bing, Jr. was shot and killed by a JSO officer. pic.twitter.com/omCrJ5i8YS
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) May 24, 2016
JSO crime scene techs were out here taking pictures and gathering evidence when we pulled up. They just left.
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) May 24, 2016
The New Black Panther Party is protesting on the corner of 9th and Liberty St. {where the shooting happened}. pic.twitter.com/bRfaRVLz4W
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) May 24, 2016
New Black Panther Party: "we're going to put the pressure on Jacksonville like never before. They made a fatal mistake."
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) May 24, 2016
Shirley McDaniel, Bing's mother, is standing with a sign that says "Justice for Lil' Red." pic.twitter.com/aqrSTslS10
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) May 24, 2016
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