McQuinn, Youngkin at #TyreNichols Vigil in Richmond #Virginia

📷 All photos below are by Paulette Shipman-Singleton

RICHMOND, VA — On Monday (Jan. 30) evening at Abner Clay Park in Richmond, a prayer vigil was held by various sectors of the Richmond community to express condolences to Tyre Nichols and his family. The other goal of the vigil was to unify all the sectors in the communities around Richmond, including law enforcement.

In attendance were Governor Glenn Youngkin, Del. Delores McQuinn, members of the Richmond City Council, several law enforcement officers from nearby jurisdictions.

Del. Delores McQuinn, Richmond City Council members Cynthia Newbille , left, and Mayor Stoney, right.

Del. Delores McQuinn addresses the event with local leaders listening on.

Gov. Youngkin and his wife Suzanne.

Over the weekend there were vigils in Hampton and Norfolk in memory of Tyre Nichols. The events also opened up a way for members of the community to discuss the events in Memphis and talk about what to do next on the seemingly endless problem of police misconduct.

Henrico Police Chief, Col. Eric English

Richmond Police Chief of Staff Sybil Al-Amin

The murder of George Floyd in 2020 sparked intense protests across the U.S. This time, after the killing of Tyre🌹Nichols in Memphis, there’s been a calmer reaction because five police officers were immediately fired and a sixth has now been placed on administrative leave.

Gov. Youngkin stands behind members of the Virginia State Police

Many argue that including law enforcement at vigils after a viral police brutality episode makes no sense. Others argue that law enforcement needs to be engaged in discussions to stop the problem. Tonight’s vigil went out of the way to include police officials many of whom are not happy about being judged alongside bad actors who they say make all police look bad.

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Gov. Youngkin speaks at the vigil.

A member of Richmond BLM

Jan. 30: Mayor Stoney speaks as other community leaders look on.

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