Sacramento CA warned before Stephon Clark's decision to fire

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Lawmakers were asked to avoid the Capitol and downtown merchants to warn the crowds and protect themselves Friday as Sacramento awaited the decision of prosecutor Anne Marie Schubert on whether to prosecute or not. the police who allegedly killed Stephon Clark.

The Assembly sent an e-mail asking staff and legislators to avoid Capitol buildings and legislative offices on Friday nights and weekends. The Senate told its members that the move in and around the Capitol "could be difficult" this weekend.

"The Sacramento County Attorney could announce in the coming days whether she will bring criminal charges in the Stephon Clark case," the message said. "Thoughtful precautions and increased awareness will go a long way towards ensuring the safety of all."

Separate e-mails sent by downtown and downtown business coalitions on Friday morning urged store owners to be patient and protect themselves. The Midtown Association and the Downtown Sacramento Partnership have advised business owners to prepare for protests after Schubert's announcement.

"If a demonstration is taking place in the immediate vicinity of your business and you are having security problems, plan to close or lock your doors and stay indoors," the Midtown Association email said. "If you know of a demonstration in your area, you can choose not to put customers on your patios or outdoor spaces and to remove unsecured outdoor furniture."

Clark, 22, was shot dead on March 18, 2018 in the yard of his grandparents at Meadowview, after a brief lawsuit against the police, who reacted to reports that someone was smashing the windows. A car and thought that Clark had pointed his gun at them. The article in Clark's hand was an iPhone.

Protesters invaded the streets of downtown and downtown for weeks after the shooting, blocking Golden 1 Center and are expected to reunite again if officers are not indicted.

State Attorney General Xavier Becerra is also expected to release criminal analysis of the California Justice Department in the near future. The state, the Department of Justice, recently released a report calling for more than 40 institutional changes within the Sacramento Police Department.

The two corporate e-mails indicate the phone numbers of the Sacramento Police Service that business owners can call in an emergency, as well as the specific neighborhood organizations normally responsible for maintenance and upkeep.

"The downtown is the scene of daily rallies and marches in and around the state capitol and we rarely have problems with private businesses that are targeted or damaged because of such activities. Said the Downtown Sacramento Partnership email. "It's always important to remember basic safety tips for any demonstration. We encourage you to call the Sacramento Police if you have people or property that are the target of violence or vandalism. "

Clark's family has filed $ 20 million in federal lawsuits against the city for civil rights violations.