The death of a 14-year-old male, who police claim was attempting an armed robbery of another 14-year-old who shot him in self-defense, led to a protest Monday outside Decatur Police Department.
The death of a 14-year-old male, who police claim was attempting an armed robbery of another 14-year-old who shot him in self-defense, led to a protest Monday outside Decatur Police Department by people who claimed the shooter is being treated leniently by police because he is white.. Two other 14-year-olds and a 13-year-old, who police said were involved in the robbery attempt, were arrested and charged Sunday with robbery and murder.
Samantha Dawson, Alexander’s cousin, was one of about three dozen people attending Monday’s protest. She said she does not believe the boys intended to rob the shooter and that police are treating the shooter differently because he is white. Police issued a release Monday night that stressed they were limited in what information they could release publicly on the incident because “of state law that affords juveniles in the court system the right to confidentiality throughout the entire legal process.”
“That is not him; he was a sweet, loving boy,” Garrett said of Alexander. “He has never been in any trouble. It’s not in his nature.” Tay Hammonds, one of the Alexander’s friends at Austin Junior, said there was no way the juvenile would rob someone.Another friend and teammate at Austin Junior, 14-year-old Dominic Redman, said he could not accept the police version of events.Jackson Memory Funeral Home in Town Creek is handling arrangements for Alexander. Henry Jackson, manager and owner of the funeral home, said he expected to receive the boy’s body later Monday. He said he spoke to the family Sunday and they were distraught.
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