Boston demonstrators call for justice in killing of Daunte Wright

BOSTON — Hundreds of demonstrators marched from Nubian Square to the Boston Common on Saturday, calling for justice in the killing of Daunte Wright.

Wright, a 20-year-old black man from a suburb of Minneapolis, was killed by police last weekend during a traffic stop and an attempted arrest.

Local marchers repeated claims of police brutality toward the black community, saying more needs to be done to overhaul the law enforcement system.

“It’s just a slap in the face to that whole community and to black people, and really people of conscience from all across the country who have been protesting against injustice for the past year,” said Joe Tache, a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation “It really shows the nature of policing in this country. It’s one that’s meant to be racist and doesn’t protect the people who live in this country and make this country run.”

Other demonstrators gave personal accounts of alleged discrimination and prejudice from the police force, and said that the black community has faced continuous oppression by law enforcement.

“We’re not going to stop until we get justice for Daunte Wright, for George Floyd and every victim of police violence,” said Tache.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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