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Public testimony at Police Commission escalates over Mario Woods killing; calls for apology, firing of chief and independent probe
Summary
Family members and community groups demanded apology, financial support for funeral costs, termination of Chief Greg Sir and an independent investigation into Mario Woods's death; some retired officers defended responding officers and the chief.
Scores of public speakers used the Police Commission's public-comment periods to press for accountability and transparency in the aftermath of the police shooting of Mario Woods. Angel Van Stark, representing the Harvey Milk Democratic Club, read a statement urging a public apology to Gwendolyn Woods, payment for funeral expenses, termination of Police Chief Greg Sir and an independent federal investigation into Woods' death.
"We stand in solidarity with the family of Mario Woods and the justice for Mario Woods…
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