At the Rise Up 4 Ramarley Rally

Feb 2nd, 2016 – New York City Hall, New York, NY, United States

Photograph By Mark Apollo – One sign reads “We Will Not Back Down’ which is the mood among those attending the rally today: Fire the NYPD Officers Who Killed Ramarley Graham. Justice for the family now!

Today marked 4 years since Ramarley Graham was shot and killed by NYPD officers.

Photograph By Mark Apollo – Supporters of Ramarley Graham’s family wait as the family go inside to Mayor DeBlasios office.

Today the family of Ramarley Graham, held a rally and press conference at New York City Hall, to highlight the fact that to this day not a single officer has been fired and no officers have been charged with a crime in his death. Right now The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been investigating the case and is deciding whether to convene a federal grand jury.

Photograph By Mark Apollo – For four years, Ramarley Graham’s Family, has been fighting for justice and answers. Ramarley’s family and 80 plus New Yorkers in support went to City Hall to meet with Mayor Bill DeBlasio to demand justice and to demand that Officer Richard Haste & other officers responsible for killing Ramarley be fired.

When the family went to the mayors office they were told that the mayor was not in and to leave there letter with the office and they would give it to the mayor when he returns.