FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Justice for Josiah: One Year Anniversary of Antonio Guzman Lopez’s Death
Saturday February 21st, 2-5pm
Raymond Bernal Park
7th St & Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95112
SAN JOSE - On Saturday, February 21st Antonio Guzman Lopez's family is calling on the community to join them in Raymond Bernal Park in memory of the one year anniversary of Antonio's death. Antonio was fatally shot by SJSUPD Sgt. Mike Santos on February 21st, 2014, leaving behind a wife, Laurie Valdez, a ten year old stepdaughter, Angelique, and a four year old son, Josiah. For the past year the family has campaigned for "Justice for Josiah” and a more critical investigation into his death, but Antonio’s killing remains officially classified as a “justifiable homicide."
The Saturday gathering will be a family-friendly event with food, face painting, and crafts. There will be a special presentation for Josiah and Angelique, as well as time to share stories about who Antonio was, celebrate his life, connect with other families who have lost loved ones to police violence, and reflect on the state of justice in our community.
For more information, please contact:
The Josiah Team
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/justice4josiah
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Justice for Josiah: One Year Anniversary of Antonio Guzman Lopez’s Death
Saturday February 21st, 2-5pm
Raymond Bernal Park
7th St & Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95112
SAN JOSE - On Saturday, February 21st Antonio Guzman Lopez's family is calling on the community to join them in Raymond Bernal Park in memory of the one year anniversary of Antonio's death. Antonio was fatally shot by SJSUPD Sgt. Mike Santos on February 21st, 2014, leaving behind a wife, Laurie Valdez, a ten year old stepdaughter, Angelique, and a four year old son, Josiah. For the past year the family has campaigned for "Justice for Josiah” and a more critical investigation into his death, but Antonio’s killing remains officially classified as a “justifiable homicide."
The Saturday gathering will be a family-friendly event with food, face painting, and crafts. There will be a special presentation for Josiah and Angelique, as well as time to share stories about who Antonio was, celebrate his life, connect with other families who have lost loved ones to police violence, and reflect on the state of justice in our community.
For more information, please contact:
The Josiah Team
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/justice4josiah
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