[VIDEO] Hundreds Gather To Release Balloons To Honor Ahmaud Arbery’s Birthday
Ahmaud Arbery’s mother has been overcome with grief at the first appearance at one of many public rallies since her son was killed 76 days ago.
The balloon release drew a massive crowd of more than 1,000 bikers and Black Panthers, leading a procession that included family and friends.
Friday, May 10th would have been Ahmaud Arbery’s 26th birthday.
GBI Reports: Father & Son Arrested For The Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation just announced that agents had arrested Gregory McMichael, 64, and his son Travis McMichael, 34, for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
Ahmaud Arbery was killed on February 23rd in Brunswick, Georgia.
The father and son have admitted to pursuing Arbery with their guns as he jogged, according to police records.
The GBI stated; the men have also been charged with aggravated assault and taken into custody. They will be booked into the Glynn County Jail.
Gregory & Travis McMichael have been arrested for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. There will be a press conference tomorrow morning at 9 AM in Brunswick, GA (1 Conservation Way). https://t.co/jBhe4eIpeW pic.twitter.com/PEsOdnyXdR
— GA Bureau of Invest (@GBI_GA) May 8, 2020
BREAKING: A white father and son in Georgia have been arrested and charged with the murder of a black man on a residential street, after a national outcry that no arrests had been made. https://t.co/xNxJEhaXNi
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 8, 2020
A news conference on Thursday afternoon, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp had his own words about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery;
“Earlier this week, I watched a video depicting Mr. Arbery’s last moments alive. It is absolutely horrific, and Georgians deserve answers,” Kemp said. “I have confidence in Vic Reynolds and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. I know they will work around the clock to thoroughly and independently investigate Mr. Arbery’s death to find the truth. In these moments, please pray for his loved ones, the local community, and our state.”
LeBron James Made A Powerful Statement On Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder
We’re literally hunted EVERYDAY/EVERYTIME we step foot outside the comfort of our homes! Can’t even go for a damn jog man! Like WTF man are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?!? No man fr ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!!! I’m sorry Ahmaud(Rest In Paradise) and my prayers and blessings sent to the….. pic.twitter.com/r1PNxs8Vgn
— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 6, 2020
[VIDEO] ‘Killed in cold blood’: Biden And Abrams Call For Action In Shooting Death Of Ahmaud Arbery
Joe Biden and Stacey Abrams have called for action of the shooting death of 25-year-old, Ahmaud Arbery, a young black man shot by two men while jogging.
The video is clear: Ahmaud Arbery was killed in cold blood. My heart goes out to his family, who deserve justice and deserve it now. It is time for a swift, full, and transparent investigation into his murder. https://t.co/alvY5WjdHx
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 6, 2020
As more attention focuses on the troubling killing of #AhmaudArbery, our systems of law enforcement and justice must be held to the highest standards: full investigation, appropriate charges and an unbiased prosecution. https://t.co/5mYI4vA8A6
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) May 5, 2020
This killing happened back on February 23rd, in the city of Brunswick, Georgia. No one was arrested or charged in Arbery’s death.
Senseless! Security Guard Shot & Killed After Telling Customer To Put On Mask
A security guard at a Family Dollar was shot and killed after telling a customer to wear a face mask, according to police.
Calvin Munerlyn, 43, died at a local Flint, Michigan hospital after he was shot in the head Friday.
Michigan State Police Lt. David Kaiser told CNN that the shooter and accomplice have yet to be apprehended.
The state of Michigan has a state-wide order that all retail employees and customers must wear a mask.
A customer tried to enter the store without the mask and that’s when Munerlyn denied access. Video footage shows the security guard and customer getting into a verbal altercation.
Genesee County prosecutor David Leyton said 20 minutes later, two men entered the store and yelled at Munerlyn for disrespecting his wife and shot him.
“This is senseless. Over a mask. Over a mask?” Munerlyn’s cousin, Tina James, told CNN affiliate WJRT. “This is not the way to do things right now. We need to come together.”
Just days ago President Trump tweeted “Liberate Michigan!” and citizens of the state stormed government buildings demanding that the state reopen.
Munerlyn leaves behind eight kids and a wife.
Virginia police arrest 30 child predators in Operation’ COVID Crackdown’
Virginia police arrested thirty alleged sexual predators in what they called Operation COVID Crackdown – an online sting that identified and apprehended predators who targeted vulnerable children.
As children spend time online with digital schooling and networking with friends. Major Crimes Bureau Commander Major Ed O’Carroll said detectives knew there would be a rise in online predators.
“I commend their ability to adapt during this unprecedented public health pandemic,” he said. “And to do so in the interest of protecting our children and bringing justice to those who commit these repugnant crimes.”
Fairfax Police Department (FPD) is urging parents to be vigilant about their children’s online security and implementing security measures.
The suspects were primarily apprehended from the state of Virginia, but some lived in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
FPD asked the public has that if they have information regarding this case, to contact the Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 6. Additional information can also be offered anonymously to Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477).