CMPD Teams With Local Barbers For Unity Rally

WCCB Charlotte,

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CHARLOTTE, NC —Β CMPDΒ OfficerΒ WesΒ KerrickΒ will go on trial for the shooting death ofΒ JonathanΒ Ferrell in less than two weeks.

CMPD is teaming with local barbers to continue an initiative aimed at keeping things calm during a contentious time. Β The two groups are taking their Cops And Barbers initiative to Freedom ParkΒ for an Arms Around Charlotte Unity Rally.

“We came up with the idea of taking it to the park. Β Most people say take it to the street, but we’re going to take it to the park,” saidΒ GaryΒ McFadden ofΒ CMPD.

“We want to engage from all different aspects from the community, said NC Local Barbers Association President Gene Winchester.Β  “And we want everybody to come out; all the different organizations to join in, in peace.”


The Arms Around CharlotteΒ UnityΒ Rally is Sunday afternoon at theΒ Freedom Park Bandshell. Β It’s from 3pm – 5pm.

Jury selection in OfficerΒ Kerrick’s criminal trial is set to begin onΒ July 20th. Β You can count on the WCCB Charlotte Trial Team for continuing coverage. Β Look for updates on air and online.

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