New Yorkers Rally Expressing Outrage Over Kawaski Trawick Decision And To Prevent More NYPD Killings

By Communities United for Police Reform Photos: Facebook\YouTube Screenshots Tuesday, families of New Yorkers killed by the NYPD, youth and racial justice organizations, elected officials and others rallied at Foley Square – outraged by the recent decision not to discipline either officer who killed 32-year-old Kawaski Trawick– and demanded immediate changes to reduce the NYPD’s outsized power and prevent more killings by the NYPD.  Over the weekend, Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Cabán made the decision not to fire or discipline Officers Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis for killing Kawaski Trawick in his home while he was cooking, on the night of April 14, 2019. The announcement coincided with the five-year anniversary since the officers broke the chain on Kawaski’s door to gain illegal entry, violated their training and NYPD procedures, and tased and shot him within 112 seconds. Neither of the officers attempted to administer emergency medical aid and let Mr. Trawick bleed out on the floor as Herbert Davis held the door shut. “This past weekend was painful for my family. We thought we were going to mark the 5 years Kawaski was murdered by being together in peace, celebrating Kawaski’s life and mourning our loss. Instead,...