Protests in Oakland turned violent last night in response to George Zimmerman’s acquittal in the killing of Trayvon Martin. About 100 people tussled with police, and at least two people were injured. Marchers blocked portions of Interstate 880 in the third day of protests in response to the verdict. Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and Oakland’s Interim Police Chief Sean Whent join us to discuss last night’s events.
Highlights from the Related Discussion on Twitter
@KQEDForum Oakland Mayor @JeanQuan & #OPD Chief Whent should have held #Oakland #Trayvon rally – not be on your radio show.
— Zennie Abraham (@zennie62) July 16, 2013
@jeanquan Oakland Mayor @JeanQuan & #OPD Chief Whent need to show they stand with the people – bad #Oakland leadership.
— Zennie Abraham (@zennie62) July 16, 2013
Alameda caller to @KQED calls Mayor @JeanQuan & city "indefensibly incompetent" for failing to plan ahead for protests
— Henry K. Lee (@henryklee) July 16, 2013