Shooting in Minnesota Leads Governor to Seek U.S. Investigation

Today, another story involving an African American male being shot and killed by officers in Minnesota.

At the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission, we are saddened and angered by the tragic events that occurred yesterday that resulted in another lost life, a family's life impacted forever, and a local, regional & national community left still calling for a need for improved race relations and police & community relations.

When tragedies occur, like this, we mourn for and have empathy for all of those involved; but we also have a responsibility to ensure that the tragedy is not the end of the story. In the wake of this tragedy, and too many others across our nation, we encourage the community to work with agencies like CHRC & engage in dialogue that spurs action.

Since 1943, the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission has worked tirelessly to help our community to overcome prejudice and discrimination, build mutual respect and understanding, and to become more harmonious and cohesive. And, that work continues today.

http://www.theroot.com/articles/news/2016/07/girlfriend-records-aftermath-of-fatal-police-shooting-of-minn-man-during-traffic-stop/