Several dozen protestors gathered outside Seattle Police’s West Precinct Friday evening to voice disdain over the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office’s (KCPAO) decision to not file criminal charges against officer Kevin Dave , the man behind the wheel of the SPD cruiser that struck and killed Jahnavi Kandula in January of 2023.
Raymond Mitchell with Seattle Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, the group that organized the protest, said the prosecutor’s office failed to do its job in bringing justice for Jahnavi.
“We are beyond disappointed,” Mitchell said. “This is unacceptable. You are not doing your jobs.”
Several people spoke during Friday’s protest.
Besides demanding Office Dave be fired, many among the crowd felt criminal charges were necessary in this case.
“Convict Kevin Dave!” protestors chanted. “Convict Kevin Dave!”
Prosecutor Leesa Manion sent out this statement Wednesday moments after their decision:
Ms. Kandula’s death is heartbreaking and impacted communities in King County and across the world.