A new Georgia police chief in Johns Creek is now being called on to resign after he posted a controversial statement on his social media page regarding the Black Lives Matter movement.

In a now-removed Facebook post, Chief Chris Byers shared a 1,000-word open letter to pastors on his personal page shaming religious leaders and stating that while he supports Black lives, he does not support the Black Lives Matter movement.

Here is an excerpt of the post: 

“I do not support the Black Lives Matter as a movement as it seems to glorify the killing of my brothers and sisters,” Byers wrote.

Byers’ Facebook letter has left the community feeling tense with half of Johns Creek residents in support of his statement and the others against it.

Following the lengthy post, the City of Johns Creek reflected on Creek’s personal statement.