Celebrities respond to video of Buffalo police shoving 75-year-old man

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by: Evan Anstey

Posted: Jun 5, 2020 / 08:26 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 5, 2020 / 08:26 AM CDT

In this image from video provided by WBFO, a Buffalo police officer appears to shove a man who walked up to police Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. Video from WBFO shows the man appearing to hit his head on the pavement, with blood leaking out as officers walk past to clear Niagara Square. Buffalo police initially said in a statement that a person “was injured when he tripped & fell,” WIVB-TV reported, but Capt. Jeff Rinaldo later told the TV station that an internal affairs investigation was opened. Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood suspended two officers late Thursday, the mayor’s statement said. (Mike Desmond/WBFO via AP)

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A video showing Buffalo police shoving an elderly man, causing him to fall and injure his head, has gained national attention.

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Countless people, including a number of celebrities, have shared their reactions and thoughts on social media, many calling for the officer’s firing.

Still waiting for the EU and individual democratic nations to officially condemn the police brutality and attacks on the free press escalating the USA.
For how long are we going to stand by, watch and say nothing? https://t.co/OtJosMbTaZ
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) June 5, 2020

#PoliceStateUSA #YourTaxDollarsPayForThis https://t.co/AARAtsdYGD
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) June 5, 2020

Just watch.. No comment needed.. he’s bleeding.. smh https://t.co/YTlgINv0AT
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) June 5, 2020

Look at all the officers who are scared to render this citizen aid. Even if the unit is on the move. It’s enough officers for a few to render aid. https://t.co/2M0VUx669I
— Ice Cube (@icecube) June 5, 2020

I'm not sure why we would need to sign a petition to make this happen but I just did. Protect and serve?
Buffalo Police Department : FIRE POLICE OFFICE AARON TORGALSKI – Sign the Petition! https://t.co/asOidX0TgI via @Change
— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) June 5, 2020