A protest by family members of a police shooting victim in Texas City, Texas, erupted into a confrontation as a counter-protest from police supporters attempted to drown out the protest. The protest was organized by the family of Carlton Smith who was shot and killed after he allegedly pointed a firearm at a Texas City police officer. The protest was also attended by Houston racial activist Quannel X.
The confrontation occurred as the anti-police protesters were met by a group of pro-police demonstrators according to a report on KTRK-TV 13 in Houston. As Quannel X and Smith’s mother attempted to speak motorcycles were revved up loudly to drown them out. It was a scene reminiscent of when Quannel X attempted to speak in front of Joe Horn’s home in Pasadena in December, 2007. Joe Horn was no-billed by a Houston grand jury after shooting two black Columbian nationals who were burglarizing his neighbor’s home. Continue reading “Confrontation Erupts at Texas City Police Shooting Protest”