CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — NAACP president Jeremy Coleman has released the following statement to 3NEWS, regarding the aftermath of the officer-involved shooting.
"We understand that there has been another shooting of a black man by CCPD. We have been in touch with the Chief and have requested a thorough and independent investigation to ensure the truth of what happened is ultimately discovered," said Coleman in a press release.
The NAACP also reiterated that they will continue to monitor the events closely as the matter continues to unfold.
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