June 2, 2020
Las Vegas, NV – Today, Nevada
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following statement on the recent officer-involved
shootings that took place during local protests in the Las Vegas valley:
"Today
I was heartbroken to hear of two officer involved shootings that took place
last night in the Las Vegas valley. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan
Police Department, one officer is in critical condition and the investigation
remains ongoing. My family is praying for the families of those who were killed
and for the recovery of those injured.
Across
Nevada and this nation, people are scared, angry and in pain. Racial injustice
has been part of this country's history since before America was founded
continues to this present day. But this country will not absolve its violent
history with a violent future. Americans have made great strides towards
equality because passionate people took the heat of their anger and used it to
forge real change. Thousands of Nevadans have peacefully protested against
racial injustice and I encourage those peaceful demonstrations and taking
constructive action. Donate to a cause, volunteer with an organization you
believe in, and participate in our elections. You may feel helpless right now,
but in reality, you have the power here to drive the change we are all seeking
for a more equal and just country."
More information about the shootings and the
ongoing investigation can be found on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Department’s website.
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