What happened to Tony McDade?

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On May 27, 2020, after 11 a.m, a 38-year-old transgender man, Tony McDade, was fatally shot in the Leon Arms apartment complex by an officer of the Tallahassee Police Department.  

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According to the Tallahassee Police Department they approached McDade on May 27, as a suspect in a fatal stabbing that happened earlier in the day. The Department Police Chief Lawrence Revelle told reporters that; "the suspect was in possession of a handgun, and a bloody knife was found at the scene." The officer reported this information over the department's radio frequency. The witnesses claim that officers never identified themselves or told McDade initially to stop his actions. On May 27, investigations were launched into the stabbing incident, and the officer involved in the subsequent shooting. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. The details of the case are very limited. The case is still open and under investigation. 

 

What can we do?

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1. Sign the petition demanding justice for Tony McDade:

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2. Sign the petition demanding that the Tallahassee Police Department be held accountable

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3. Contact District Attorney demanding the officer who killed Tony be prosecuted 

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