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A stray bullet hit Leo Williams in the head after violent protests erupted last month.
The community of St Helena Bay in Laingville submitted a memorandum to SAPS demanding justice after the murder of Leo Williams.
CAPE TOWN – The Laingville community in St Helena Bay submitted a memorandum to SAPS demanding justice after the murder of a nine-year-old boy who was shot during service protests.
Residents held a peaceful demonstration this morning under the banner #JusticeForLeo.
A stray bullet hit Leo Williams in the head after violent protests erupted last month.
I was inside at the time.
Laingvile residents believe that someone should be responsible for the murder of Leo William.
Community leader Thyrone William said his demands under the memo include that the station commander resign and that community members want answers.
The area was described as tense after Leo’s death.
Williams said that while they are aware that the Independent Police Investigation Directorate is investigating the matter, residents were concerned about the slowness of the investigation and that no arrests have been made.
“We ask the community today to do everything possible to remain calm, because this community no longer wants silence, it wants action, etc.”
Williams insisted that today’s rally was peaceful despite the heavy police presence.
Residents have given SAPS management seven days to respond.
#JusticeforLeo Leo was inside, watching TV when he was hit. Laingvile residents are demanding answers, saying no arrests have been made. IPID is investigating the matter. KP pic.twitter.com/MOhx6f6rIW
– EWN reporter (@ewnreporter) September 5, 2020
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