9:45 AM PDT 7/6/2016 by Ryan Parker Ryan Parker
“That’s murder.”
Numerous celebrities are sharing their disgust and angst over the death of Alton Sterling, a black man fatally shot by police in Baton Rouge, La. on Tuesday.
Amateur video of the shooting went viral online Tuesday night, sparking peaceful protests in Baton Rouge and a renewed outrage about police brutality. At first, it was reported Sterling was unarmed, but at a later media conference Wednesday, the Baton Rouge police chief said Sterling had a weapon.
On Wednesday morning, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards told reporters the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will spearhead the investigation. The officers involved in the shooting are on paid leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The amateur video shows the 37-year-old Sterling pinned down by two officers when multiple shots are fired. Authorities say Sterling died of gunshot wounds to his chest and back.
Hollywood was quick to condemn the shooting and invoke the Black Lives Matter movement as #AltonSterling began to trend on Twitter Tuesday night. See the reactions below.
Something is horribly wrong. This is an epidemic. #AltonSterling https://t.co/0bo04H2IRb
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) July 6, 2016
I am literally sick to my stomach watching the video of the #AltonSterling takedown.
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) July 6, 2016
Another police murder on video. #AltonSterling.Watching his son crying & collapse on live TV is heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/gQb8QaxeXD
— Isaac Hayes III (@IsaacHayes3) July 6, 2016
#AltonSterling. Say his name.
— Samira Wiley (@samirawiley) July 6, 2016
Love to Louisiana #AltonSterling
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) July 6, 2016
That’s murder. #AltonSterling
— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) July 6, 2016
1) In the interest of time, would ye noble patriots please provide a list of infractions punishable by spontaneous public execution? Thanks!
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) July 6, 2016
God dammit #AltonSterling #blacklivesmatter
— Constance Zimmer (@ConstanceZimmer) July 6, 2016
#AltonSterlingPlease. No more. This must stop.
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) July 6, 2016
There is not a more appropriate time than now. #AltonSterling https://t.co/dBulBg44gq
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) July 6, 2016
Source: Hollywood Reporter – Top Story
