Killing In The Name Of
Posted by TAG - December 4, 2014 | News
by Thomas Altfather Good



Marchers taking to the street, heading for the 120 Precinct
(Photo: Thomas Altfather Good)
 
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — December 3, 2014. Shortly after the no-indictment decision of the grand jury investigating NYPD officer Pantaleo’s role in the homicide of Eric Garner stunned Islanders took to the streets to protest.


A young woman channels Marvin Gaye by asking, “What’s Going On?”
(Photo: Thomas Altfather Good)
 
On Wednesday a grand jury declined to indict New York City police officer Daniel Pantaleo on any charges relating to his role in the death of Eric Garner. The verdict stunned New Yorkers as the NYC medical examiner had ruled the death a homicide - a diagnosis underscored by a video that went viral shortly after the incident. The video appeared to show Pantaleo using a chokehold during a botched arrest of Garner - for selling loose cigarettes. In the video Pantaleo can be seen pressing Garner’s face against the sidewalk as Garner repeats, “I can’t breathe.”


A protester holding a (partial) list of the Fallen.
(Photo: Thomas Altfather Good)
 
After the grand jury decision, residents of the Tompkinsville area assembled at the spot where Garner died, to express grief and frustration at the lack of an indictment. Suddenly an impromptu march to the 120 Precinct began. The marchers blocked Richmond Terrace as they advanced on the NYPD precinct. The march and subsequent rally were peaceful, despite the anguish of the participants.


A young woman holding vigil at the spot where Eric Garner died.
(Photo: Thomas Altfather Good)
 


Click Here To Read A Petition (from Democracy For America) Demanding Officer Pantaleo Be Fired


A CBS newsman phones in the story of the protest
(Photo: Thomas Altfather Good)
 


A photojournalist walking behind a protester who is chanting, “Hands up, don’t shoot!”
(Photo: Thomas Altfather Good)
 

 

NLN editor Thomas Altfather Good is a member of the National Writers Union, UAW Local 1981


Click Here To See A Brief Video From The Protest