Peaceful Racial Justice Protest Planned In Cornelius

CORNELIUS, NC — A protest is set to take place in Cornelius Wednesday afternoon, as protests continue throughout the Charlotte metro and the state denouncing police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd, who was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis last week.

Floyd, 46, died May 25 after being stopped by Minneapolis police investigating a reported forgery. Video from the scene showed former police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on a handcuffed Floyd's neck as Floyd cried out, saying he couldn't breathe.

Floyd's death has sparked days of protesting and street violence in every major city in the country, including several in North Carolina.

The event in Cornelius will take place in front of the police department, located at 21440 Catawba Avenue, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

CPD said officers would attempt to engage in constructive communication with the community during the event.

"We have met with the organizers, and we had a great productive conversation," CPD said in a statement. "The organizers are planning a peaceful protest and we are expecting the same.

"Our community's voice is important to use, and we encourage the peaceful expression of every viewpoint," CPD said.

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