Chief La'Ron Singletary announced his retirement Tuesday after scrutiny over the death of a Black man in police custody.
The Rochester, N.Y., police department’s chief and two deputy chiefs announced Tuesday that they were retiring from their positions after a long weekend of scrutiny over the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died in police custody in March.
Deputy Chiefs Joe Morabito and Mark Simmons also retired, vacating the three leadership positions for the department. City Council President Loretta C. Scott told News10NBC that Singletary would stay on until Sept. 28. “Our movement for justice is winning, and it’s because of this incredible community, showing up night after night,” the organization said in a statement. “Let’s keep the pressure up until all those responsible for Daniel Prude’s murder and cover up — including Mayor Lovely Warren — have resigned, taken responsibility, and donated their pensions to the families they allowed to be harmed.
“I was there around 10:45 last night, just on the side, filming and observing,” Lupien continued. “And when they started shooting the crowd with pepper balls, I turned around to walk away and was shot in the back.”
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