YOUR VOICE: Justice for Tommie-Shreveport Protest/March

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Shreveport rally(Christian Piekos KSLA)
Updated: Jun. 6, 2020 at 2:49 PM CDT
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - ‘We, The People’ gathered Saturday afternoon for a peaceful protest and march in downtown Shreveport.

Organizers and those participating are honoring Tommie McGlothen and Wavey Austin, who allegedly died in police custody. They also plan to honor George Floyd and others.

YOUR VOICE: Happening right now! Justice for Tommie-Shreveport Protest/March. What are your thoughts on the state of our country? Follow our team reporting- Kenley Hargett Maranda Whittington KSLA &Christian Piekos KSLA, as we cover the event!!! #Shreveport #Protest #GeorgeFloyd #America Story link: https://www.ksla.com/2020/06/06/justice-tommie-rally/

Posted by KSLA News 12 on Saturday, June 6, 2020

The peaceful protest began at noon at Government Plaza. Several speakers took the podium before marching at 12:40 p.m.

The rally ended at the Shreveport Police Department, located at 1234 Texas Avenue.

Kenley Hargett, Maranda Whittington and Christian Piekos provided live coverage on KSLA’s Facebook page and Twitter.

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