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Rally Planned For Olando Brown Who Died After Encounter With Police In Barrie

Darpan News Desk IANS, 11 Jul, 2018 11:52 AM

BARRIE, Ont. — The family of a man who died following an encounter with police in Barrie, Ont., will rally at the police station today.

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of 32-year-old Olando Brown, who went into medical distress after he was taken into custody by officers.

Reps from Black Lives Matter have gathered in #Barrie, to speak out against the death of Olando Brown, who died in custody following an arrest where he was tasered. @CTVBarrieNews pic.twitter.com/zz0bnkj7Cq
— Aileen Doyle (@aileendoyleCTV) July 11, 2018

Black Lives Matter now at the Barrie Police station, giving a list of demands re: Olando Browns case. @CTVBarrieNews pic.twitter.com/J3W4zANPSN
— Aileen Doyle (@aileendoyleCTV) July 11, 2018

Brown's family has shared a video that appears to show police using a stun gun on a black man more than once, and also appears to show the man being hit by an officer.

Brown's aunt Barbara South says her family wants those she sees as responsible for her nephew's death to be held accountable.

The protest is scheduled for 11 a.m. today, and will be attended by members of the Toronto faction of Black Lives Matter.

This is witness video of @BarriePolice arrest of 32 year old Orlando Brown. The father of an 11 year old girl later died after he went into "medical distress" at the police station. Video shows him being tasered. SIU is now investigating. @CTVBarrieNews pic.twitter.com/g9AnvOob6G
— Mike Arsalides (@MArsalidesCTV) June 23, 2018

A tragic incident for all involved occured in #barrie yesterday. We stand behind our members 100%.
— Barrie Police Assoc (@BarriePolAssoc) June 24, 2018

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