Community Leaders Urge Patience Through Protests

Family and friends continue to wait for answers about what led to the death of Marchello Woodard and the support has grown as the days have gone on.

Rodney Evans, and Erie resident said, “There’s a lot of support here. This is bigger than Erie, PA. There has been a lot of black men losing their lives at the hands of law enforcement for years and a lot of things have been swept under the rug. And in Erie we are standing up and letting our voice be heard.”

Not only are loved ones wanting to know more, but so are community leader Archbishop Dwane Brock of Victory Christian Center said, “Everyone is entitled to answers. Of course, first his family and then the citizens of this city. However, everyone needs to understand, you aren’t going to get these answers by twelve tomorrow. That’s not going to happen. It’s going to go through a process and that’s going to take time.”…

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