Joe Biden makes campaign stop in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — From Louisville to Charlotte, thousands across the United States hit the streets Wednesday to protest after the decision not to charge the officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s shooting death with murder or manslaughter.
When the news was announced, former Vice President Joe Biden was campaigning in Charlotte.
“I do know that it is important that justice be served,” Biden told Eyewitness News Reporter Joe Bruno. “I have to see what exactly has happened.”
While Biden did not immediately comment on the lack of charges, he said he heard about planned protests and he pleaded for them to be peaceful.
“One thing I want to make clear, protesting makes a lot of sense. It is clear people should be able to speak. But no violence, no violence,” he said. “My heart goes out to Breonna Taylor’s mom. The last thing she needs to see is violence in the streets. Protest peacefully, no violence.”
Biden said a national commission with all parties at the table is needed to address police brutality. He said he was happy to see the city of Louisville and Breonna Taylor’s family reach a $12 million settlement.
“The one thing I was pleased with was the city making a settlement with Breonna Taylor’s family, which essentially is wrongful death,” he said.
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