The death of NYPD chokehold victim Eric Garner has stirred outrage among police brutality opposition.
Here are Twitter reactions of celebrities who have taken to social media in support of justice for the “Gentle Giant” and father of six.
Marching w/ family of Eric Garner & NAN Staten Island. Eric died after being being placed in a chokehold by police. pic.twitter.com/OWypHF2V0Y
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) July 19, 2014
Brother Eric Garner No Longer Breathes Courtesy Of Banned NYPD Chokehold. Rest In Power. http://t.co/dlqAUvede9
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) July 21, 2014
his name was Eric Garner. #EndPoliceBrutality.
— Livin My ?uest life (@questlove) July 19, 2014
Prayers to the family of Eric Garner.
— OMAR EPPS (@omarepps) July 20, 2014
And to all the other families of innocent samaritans killed senselessly by law enforcement.
Are u fucking kidding me???? This is beyond sad...My condolences & prayers got out this mans family. http://t.co/REBtY4llrF
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) July 20, 2014
@RIPEricGarner This is so sad.. My heart goes out to the family..you're in my prayers #RipEricGarner
— ASHANTI (@ashanti) July 22, 2014
Dear Police, please stop indiscriminately killing black men. #RIPEricGarner http://t.co/Ma9xBd5HvE
— ALEKESAM (@SalMasekela) July 21, 2014
That's sad to see what those NYPD cops did to Eric Garner.. My prayers go out to his family. #RIPEricGarner
— Randal Grichuk (@RGrich15) July 19, 2014
Crazy how this can happen... #RIPEricGarner
— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) July 19, 2014
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