The family of Walter Scott tells Rev. Al Sharpton to stay away. A source close to the Scott family said, “We don’t want another Ferguson type of circus here.” Check out the photos and read more on the story after the jump!
Just two days before the funeral of South Carolina police shooting victim Walter Scott, the message from the family to the civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton was to stay away from them. Scott family attorney Chris Stewart said they appreciate Sharpton’s support but “the funeral is only going to be close family members.” Sharpton spoke at Michael Brown’s funeral which was attended by thousands of people. Stewart says,“The Reverend Al has called and expressed his support and condolences. The family is very appreciative.”
Sharpton said he has been in touch with the Scott family and their lawyers but insisted “we had no plans to go down. They are in mourning and we would never come unless they asked. We’re willing to be helpful to the family but only when needed.” Sharpton released a statement saying, “I have been invited to preach in North Charleston, SC, on Sunday and to help lead a healing prayer vigil that afternoon by local clergy who have worked on this case from the beginning.” Sharpton called Scott’s fatal shooting by North Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager “senseless.”
Check out the video of the shooting and the Dashboard camera footage of Walter Scott running away from Michael Slager here and look at the photos in the gallery!
