Thousands of people turned out in Denver to march for justice in the police killing of 23-year-old, Elijah McClain.
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The day-long protest event began with a 1 p.m. rally and march followed by a 4 p.m. youth-led protest.
A kid cheers at a rally outside the Aurora Police Department Headquarters to demand justice for Elijah McClain on June 27, 2020, in Aurora, Colorado.
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Naomi McClain, Elijah’s sister, told The Denver Post that it was good to see so many people out to remember Elijah.
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Police utilized a chokehold to detain the young man, and an ambulance was called.
