The Monroe Sun (https://themonroesun.com/tag/george-floyd/)
MONROE, CT — A Peaceful Gathering on the Green was held in Monroe last year, when townspeople showed solidarity against the actions of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on the neck of George Floyd for over nine minutes, as the African-American man lay handcuffed on the ground, frantically telling officers he could not breathe. Read More
MONROE, CT — A group of protestors interrupted traffic on Route 111 midday Sunday to march in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and an end to racism. Read More
MONROE, CT — The national outrage over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis caused many to question the Monroe Police Department’s use of force policies here at home. Read More
MONROE, CT — Police are awaiting autopsy results to determine the death of a Jones Hill Road woman, who was found in her swimming pool Saturday night. Read More
HARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Kevin Kelly, a Republican representing parts of Monroe, Seymour and Stratford and all of Shelton, released the following statement in response to the death of George Floyd and important conversations on race and equality happening around our country:
“The death of George Floyd and the horrendous actions captured on video are beyond disturbing and infuriating. Read More