The Mayor’s Commission on African-American Males (MCAAM) expresses its deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Walter Wallace, Jr. 

MCAAM also reiterates the family’s wishes that protests held in his name be conducted non-violently and focus on healing and uplifting Mr. Wallace’s community. MCAAM stands in solidarity with those who are raising their voices for the local businesses that have suffered damage and loss as a result of the protests and strongly denounces the destruction and looting that occurred.

MCAAM is heartbroken by Mr. Wallace’s killing and is dismayed to issue yet another statement regarding police brutality.  The tragic police shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr. on October 26 is yet another example of the disregard for the humanity of Black people being practiced by police officers who are sworn to protect and serve all of us.  Mr. Wallace’s shooting and subsequent death was avoidable and shines a light on how Black neighborhoods consistently suffer at the hand of the police and the justice system.

Read the full statement below to learn about what immediate steps need to be taken to avoid tragedies like this from happening again.