Watch CBS News

Members Of Philadelphia's Black Clergy Take To Streets In Wake Of Fatal Police Shooting Of Walter Wallace Jr.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Chopper 3 was over 61st and Locust Streets in West Philadelphia Tuesday as members of Philadelphia's Black Clergy took to the streets. Tensions are high in the city in the wake of the deadly police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.

Philadelphia Black Clergy Protest
(credit: CBS3)

Wallace Jr. was shot and killed by police in West Philadelphia after, authorities say, he refused to drop a knife.

The clergy is calling for calm and a full investigation into the shooting.

We are told the group is heading to the 18th Police District.

Stay with CBS3, CBSN Philly, and CBSPhilly.com for continuous coverage on this developing story. 

MORE FROM CBS PHILLY:

Philadelphia Bracing For More Unrest Following Looting, Protests Over Fatal Police Shooting Of Walter Wallace Jr.

Stimulus Package Update: What Happens To The Economy Without A Second Stimulus?

'It's Not Going To Be A Dark Winter, It's Going To Be A Great Winter': President Trump In Pa. As COVID-19 Cases Surge 

 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.