Metro Detroiters host vigil for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols

(CBS DETROIT) – The demise of Tyre Nichols hit the Metro Detroit group as they held a vigil Friday evening for the 29-year-old.

Chants like “No justice, no peace” could possibly be heard in downtown Detroit. 

Dozens met on the Spirit of Detroit, to honor Nichols’ life.

Minutes earlier than Memphis police launched physique cam footage displaying the arrest of Nichols, Metro Detroiters voiced their considerations with police brutality.

“We all know that solely the individuals can put an finish to this terror that black America is subjected to each day,” stated Mitchell Bonga, organizer of the vigil.

With the officers concerned within the alternation dealing with expenses, some imagine that is not sufficient, particularly since this is not the primary time America has seen comparable incidents.

“We’re sick and uninterested in having individuals die from a system that is supposed to guard us.” stated vigil attendee Sammie Lewis.

Police brutality incidents have turn out to be increasingly more notable. Attendees imagine now could be the time for all races to talk up in opposition to violence.

“It is essential for everybody to face up in opposition to this.”