The Winchester Police Department announced this afternoon that they had been receiving inquiries regarding a protest march in the city on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
Winchester Police Chief Richard Lewis approved a protest application for a march in the downtown square in Winchester.
Winchester PD states, “We have spoken with the petitioner. They want this to be a peaceful protest about George Floyd and ongoing issues with police brutality. The Winchester Police Department supports the protest and will do everything in our power to make it successful. Neither the petitioners, nor the Winchester Police Department want any violence or destruction. We will have measures in place in case any out of town actors, or anyone for that matter, wishes to do these protestors or this community harm. We hope that this community will come together on this issue for a step in the right direction for a positive outcome. The Winchester Police Department stands against Police brutality and will support any group who wants to peacefully protest.”
There is no word from any credible, official source in Coffee County in reference to peaceful protests or marches as of yet. If that changes, Coffee County News will update as the story evolves.