Police investigating racist threats re: KKK founder remains removal

[SheltieLover]

https://wreg.com/news/mpd-investigating-reports-of-racist-violent-threats-against-commissioner-tami-sawyer/

MPD investigating reports of racist, violent threats against Commissioner Tami Sawyer

by: Peter Fleischer

Posted: Jun 3, 2021 / 04:07 PM CDT / Updated: Jun 3, 2021 / 05:12 PM CDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As crews continue work to remove the remains of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest from a Memphis park, Memphis Police are investigating claims of racial threats made after multiple confrontations.

WREG’s cameras captured part of an altercation between a member of Confederate 901 and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer as the remains of Nathan Bedford Forrest are removed. The Memphis Police Department confirms to WREG the incident was reported and an investigation is underway.

“I thought it was very unacceptable. As stated, and reported, that gentleman was asked to leave the premises and asked not to return to the worksite,” said Commissioner Van Turner.

More at link. Racist scum should be arrested for threatening official!

[Docreed2003]

1. I'm thrilled and shocked with surprise that the city is doing this

I've walked past that damned statue/grave more times than I can count when I was in training. Good on them for doing this and holding the racist scum accountable

[SheltieLover]

2. Juneteenth celebration to be held there

I'm glad they are removing remains, but fear for sane people's safety.

[FlyingPiggy]

3. There NEEDS to be consequences for bad behavior. Or else this will keep happening.

MPD has a responsibility to show accountability for this person's bad behavior.

[ck4829]

4. Kick

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