Other government officials have spoken publicly against the officers responsible for the shooting:
Louisiana State Rep Edward “Ted” James released a statement demanding a full investigation be conducted on the shooting:
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“There are a number of unanswered questions surrounding Mr. Sterling’s death. Including questions about the initial calls for police presence, the level of force used by officers, the verbal and physical altercation, and the response of the officers after he was shot.
I call on the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct a full and transparent investigation into this incident. The cause of justice requires state and local law enforcement to join in this request as soon as possible.”
“I ask the leaders and citizens of Baton Rouge to join me in demonstrating our anger with dignity and demanding proper focus on our cause with perseverance,” Richmond said. “His family and the citizens of Baton Rouge–especially the citizens of North Baton Rouge–deserve answers and that is what we will seek in a fair, thorough, and transparent way” – Congressman Cedric Richmond, of the 2nd District of Louisiana.
The two officers involved have been placed on administrative leave per standard procedure, says the Baton Rouge Police Department via Facebook. They plan to release the names of the officers this morning.
[UPDATE]:
The officers responsible for the death of Alton Sterling are Officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II:
