- One year after Lewis Butler’s tragic death outside an illegal internet café, the businesses continue to operate, despite calls for closure from Butler’s widow and local pastor Tracy Stallworth.
- Neighbors are demanding action questioning why the illegal establishments have not shut down.
- Watch the video to hear from Kimberly Butler.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
It’s been a year since the fatal shooting of Lewis Butler outside an illegal internet café in Havana, and yet these controversial businesses continue to operate unimpeded. Despite the ongoing community outrage and growing calls for justice, the internet cafés remain open, and neighbors are demanding action from local and state authorities.
For Butler’s widow, the pain of losing her husband is only deepened by the sight of the businesses that played a role in his death still thriving in the neighborhood. Her calls for justice have gone unanswered, leaving her feeling frustrated and heartbroken.
“It’s been pretty rough, everybody’s like ‘you’ll get better, you’ll get better.’ The only way I will get better is when I get that closure,” said Ms. Butler.